Private Collections 1979
Original title: Collections privées
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Synopsis
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?
Cinemoodly
Mood and atmosphere
Immerse yourself in a tapestry of longing and discovery, where the warmth of a tropical island contrasts with the complexities of human connection. This film evokes nostalgia through its exploration of solitude, desire, and the search for meaning. Feel the gentle pull of a sailor's choice to embrace comfort over rescue, as playful interactions ignite a sense of freedom. The adolescent's journey through dreams and awakening captures the bittersweet essence of first love and the haunting echoes of childhood memories. Set against the backdrop of late-nineteenth century Paris, the intertwining stories reflect themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and the mysteries of identity, all beautifully woven together with a rich visual style and an atmospheric soundtrack that lingers long after the credits roll.
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