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A Private Collection(1972)
Status: Released
Date: 1972-12-31
49%
14 Votes
Time: 0h 12m
Overview:
A witty and eye-opening tour through Borowczyk's own collection of vintage erotica. Originally intended as part of his 'Contes immoraux', it was released first as a separate short, and is therefore marks the turning-point between Borowczyk's career as a highly-regarded animator and surrealist filmmaker, and his subsequent career in the sexploitation field.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies: 
Peter Schamoni Film
Movie: A Private Collection
Top 1 Billed Cast
André Pieyre de Mandiargues
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Overview
A witty and eye-opening tour through Borowczyk's own collection of vintage erotica. Originally intended as part of his 'Contes immoraux', it was released first as a separate short, and is therefore marks the turning-point between Borowczyk's career as a highly-regarded animator and surrealist filmmaker, and his subsequent career in the sexploitation field.
Release Date
1972-12-31
Average
4.9
Rating:
2.5 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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