Bilitis
“A boarding school teenager on the verge of full erotic awakening.”
Synopsis
A coming of age story centering on the exploits of a teenage girl during summer vacation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bilitis (1977) BLU-RAY TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-14
Top Cast
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Patti D'Arbanville
Bilitis
Mona Kristensen
Melissa
Bernard Giraudeau
Lucas
Gilles Kohler
Pierre
Mathieu Carrière
Nikias
Catherine Leprince
Hélèn
Germaine Delbat
Headmistress
Madeleine Damien
Maid
Jacqueline Fontaine
Supervisor
Camille Larivière
Suzy
Irka Bochenko
Prudence
Marie-Thérèse Caumont
Deputy Headmistress
Jane Buckle
Rider
Mirella Rancelot
Girl
Gunilla Ekroth
Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 2, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hamilton
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Breillat, Jean-Louis Roncoroni
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- Bilitis
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Mars International Productions, Ectafilms, Films 21
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hamilton
Catherine Breillat, Jean-Louis Roncoroni, Roger Boussinot, Pierre Louÿs, Jacques Nahum
Francis Lai
Bernard Daillencourt
Claire Painchault, Henri Colpi, Michel Valio
Sylvio Tabet
Department Leadership Roster
David Hamilton
Director
Claire Painchault
Editor
Henri Colpi
Editor
Bernard Daillencourt
Director of Photography
Michel Valio
Editor
Marie Beltrami
Costume Design
Eric Simon
Production Design
Catherine Breillat
Screenplay
Jean-Louis Roncoroni
Screenplay
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bilitis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bilitis about?
A coming of age story centering on the exploits of a teenage girl during summer vacation.
Who directed Bilitis?
Bilitis was directed by David Hamilton.
Who stars in Bilitis?
The principal cast of Bilitis includes Patti D'Arbanville, Mona Kristensen, Bernard Giraudeau, Gilles Kohler, Mathieu Carrière.
When was Bilitis released and how long is it?
Bilitis was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Bilitis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bilitis was composed by Francis Lai.
Is Bilitis based on a book or true story?
Bilitis is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre Louÿs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bilitis?
Bilitis holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).