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Bilitis (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Bilitis' is a 1977 French romantic and erotic drama film, which was directed by photographer David Hamilton with a music score by Francis Lai. It starred Patti D'Arbanville and Mona Kristensen as the title character Bilitis and Melissa, respectively.
The film was loosely based on a poem cycle by Pierre Lous entitled 'The Songs of Bilitis' set in ancient Greece, although the film is set in modern Europe. The poems were meant to be autobiographical poems by the title character.Lous' work is credited in the film and soundtrack album and the book about the film.
Synopsis
A teenage schoolgirl spends the summer with a couple whose marriage is on the rocks, and develops a lesbian crush on the wife. Meanwhile, she pursues a local teenage boy and tries to find a "suitable male lover" for the wife.
Although 'Bilitis' can be best described as a coming of age film the title character, Bilitis, ends up returning to school at the end of the film, realizing that she is not yet ready for adulthood.
Cast
* Patti D'Arbanville as Bilitis
* Mona Kristensen as Melissa
* Bernard Giraudeau as Lucas
* Gilles Kohler as Pierre
* Mathieu Carrire as Nikias
* Irka Bochenko as Prudence
* Jacqueline Fontaine as Head Mistress
* Marie-Thrse Caumont as Sub-Principal
* Germaine Delbat as Principal
* Madeleine Damien as Nanny
* Camille Larivire as Susy
* Catherine Leprince as Helen
* Sabine Froute as Sabine
Production
The film was shot in the same soft focus style that was common of David Hamilton's photography and his other films.
Companion book
In 1977, Hamilton released a photobook, 'Bilitis,' which included the most memorable images from the film.
Soundtrack Charts
References
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