Bilitis (1977) 5.5
A coming of age story centering on the exploits of a young girl during summer vacation. Director:David Hamilton |
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Bilitis (1977) 5.5
A coming of age story centering on the exploits of a young girl during summer vacation. Director:David Hamilton |
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Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Patti D'Arbanville | ... |
Bilitis
(as Patricia D'Arbanville)
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Mona Kristensen | ... |
Melissa
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Bernard Giraudeau | ... |
Lucas
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Mathieu Carrière | ... |
Mikias
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Gilles Kohler | ... |
Pierre
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Irka Bochenko | ... |
Prudence
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Jacqueline Fontaine | ... |
Head Mistress
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Marie-Thérèse Caumont | ... |
Sub-Principal
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Germaine Delbat | ... |
Principal
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Madeleine Damien | ... |
Nanny
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Camille Larivière | ... |
Susy
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Catherine Leprince | ... |
Helen
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Jane Buckle | ... |
Girl
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Sabine | ... |
Girl
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Mirella Rancelot | ... |
Girl
(as Mirella)
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A coming of age story centering on the exploits of a young girl during summer vacation.
Those of you familiar with David Hamilton as a photographer will (at least) make sense of his visual treatment in Bilitis. Very lush and sensual, with a voyeuristic appeal: we are drawn in to great visuals of the young Ms. D'Arbanville getting undressed, washing, getting cozy with another female friend in bed, and becoming a voyeur herself! But Hamilton should have gone a bit further with the love scenes and erotic visuals; we are only treated to a nibble of his talent. If you are turned-on by girl-girl and lolita themes, then you will probably enjoy Bilitis. Otherwise, just watch it for the few visual delights... the story is a snoozer.