Private Collections (1979) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Private Collections (1979) — Three stories. A solitary sailor falls from his boat and washes ashore on a tropical
Private Collections (1979) Storyline
Three stories. A solitary sailor falls from his boat and washes ashore on a tropical island. While seeking rescue, he's found by a nearly naked woman who is playful and compliant. He decides to erase his signs of distress and remain on the island. What awaits? In the second, an adolescent searches for the words of a nursery rime he remembers bits of. His journey takes him into dreams, sexual awakening, and Oedipal fantasy. Third, a man of wealth in late-nineteenth century Paris hires a prostitute for the night. She's also cabaret performer and takes him to her room. He fears he's about to be robbed. What's her secret?
Full Cast & Crew
- Roland Blanche as (segment "L'île aux sirènes")
- Marie-Catherine Conti as (segment "L'armoire")
- Marpessa Dawn as a siren
- Laura Gemser as (segment "L'île aux sirènes")
- Jūzō Itami as (segment "Kusa-Meikyu")
- Hiromi Kawai as (segment "Kusa-Meikyu")
- Yves-Marie Maurin as the customer (segment "L'armoire")
- Hiroshi Mikami as (segment "Kusa-Meikyu")
- Keiko Niitaka as (segment "Kusa-Meikyu")
- Takeshi Wakamatsu as (segment "Kusa-Meikyu")
Why Watch Private Collections?
The Vibe: Private Collections is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1979. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.9/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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