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Vie Privée (1962)
Director: Louis Malle
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From Time Out Film Guide
Difficult to say exactly what Malle thought he was up to with his tale of Jill, a poor little rich girl who takes up a film career and becomes a poor little superstar. Though incorporating elements from Bardot's own life, the film has the feel of a misty, quite unreal romance. Certainly it's hard to believe in the hapless Jill who's presented as merely a victim with no resources of her own whatever. One of Bardot's least affecting performances and one of Malle's least interesting movies - certainly in its American dubbed and cut (to 94 min) version.Author: BBa
Cast & crew
Director: Louis Malle
Producer: Christine Gouze-Rénal
Cast: Brigitte Bardot, Marcello Mastroianni, Eleonore Hirt, Ursula Kubler, Dirk Sanders full cast
Duration: 103 mins
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