A Very Private Affair
Vie privée
“A Story of the Heartbreaks...Behind the Big Breaks!”
Synopsis
After achieving fame as a movie star, a woman finds her private life invaded by relentless fans, leading her mother’s ex-lover to intervene and offer protection.
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A Very Private Affair - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-18
Top Cast
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Brigitte Bardot
Jill
Marcello Mastroianni
Fabio Rinaldi
Dirk Sanders
Dick
Jacqueline Doyen
Juliette
Eléonore Hirt
Cecile
Gloria France
Anna
Gregor von Rezzori
Gricha
Nicolas Bataille
Edmond
Paul Sorèze
Maxime
Ursula Vian-Kübler
Carla
Louis Malle
Le journaliste (uncredited)
Jean-Claude Brialy
Narrateur
Antoine Roblot
Alain, le photographe
Simonetta Simeoni
Jeanne Allard
Femme de ménage
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 15, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Malle
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Malle, Jean-Paul Rappeneau, Jean Ferry
- Original Score
- Fiorenzo Carpi
- Original Title
- Vie privée
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Compagnia Cinematografica Montoro (CCM), Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA), Progéfi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Malle
Louis Malle, Jean-Paul Rappeneau, Jean Ferry
Fiorenzo Carpi
Henri Decaë
Kenout Peltier
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Malle
Director
Louis Malle
Writer
Jean-Paul Rappeneau
Writer
Jean Ferry
Writer
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Kenout Peltier
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Very Private Affair
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What is A Very Private Affair about?
After achieving fame as a movie star, a woman finds her private life invaded by relentless fans, leading her mother’s ex-lover to intervene and offer protection.
Who directed A Very Private Affair?
A Very Private Affair was directed by Louis Malle.
Who stars in A Very Private Affair?
The principal cast of A Very Private Affair includes Brigitte Bardot, Marcello Mastroianni, Dirk Sanders, Jacqueline Doyen, Eléonore Hirt.
When was A Very Private Affair released and how long is it?
A Very Private Affair was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for A Very Private Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Very Private Affair was composed by Fiorenzo Carpi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Very Private Affair?
A Very Private Affair holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).