La Pirate
Synopsis
Shortly after returning home one evening with her husband, Alma is visited by her one-time lesbian lover Carole. In the ensuing emotional torrent, Alma allows herself to be abducted by Carole and taken to a hotel, pursued by a young girl - an unnamed friend of Carole - and an eccentric bystander posing as a private detective. Before Alma and Carole can resolve their situation, Alma's husband Andrew appears on the scene and, in a mad frenzy, attempts to reclaim his wife…
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Doillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Doillon
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- La Pirate
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Tango Film, Lola Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Doillon
Jacques Doillon
Philippe Sarde
Bruno Nuytten
Noëlle Boisson
Olivier Lorsac
Department Leadership Roster
Noëlle Boisson
Editor
Olivier Lorsac
Producer
Jacques Doillon
Writer
Jacques Doillon
Director
Mic Cheminal
Costume Design
Bruno Nuytten
Director of Photography
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Pirate
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What is La Pirate about?
Shortly after returning home one evening with her husband, Alma is visited by her one-time lesbian lover Carole. In the ensuing emotional torrent, Alma allows herself to be abducted by Carole and taken to a hotel, pursued by a young girl - an unnamed friend of Carole - and an eccentric bystander posing as a private detective. Before Alma and Carole can resolve their situation, Alma's husband Andrew appears on the scene and, in a mad frenzy, attempts to reclaim his wife…
Who directed La Pirate?
La Pirate was directed by Jacques Doillon.
Who stars in La Pirate?
The principal cast of La Pirate includes Jane Birkin, Maruschka Detmers, Andrew Birkin, Philippe Léotard, Laure Marsac.
When was La Pirate released and how long is it?
La Pirate was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for La Pirate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Pirate was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Pirate?
La Pirate holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).