The Pirate (1984 film)
The Pirate is a 1984 French drama film directed by Jacques Doillon. It was entered into the 1984 Cannes Film Festival.
Plot summary
The film follows Alma, a woman torn between two intense relationships. Married to a man who is deeply attached to her, she struggles with her growing passion for Carole, another woman with whom she shares a turbulent and destructive bond. The story unfolds as Alma tries to reconcile her conflicting emotions, but the rivalry between her husband and Carole escalates, pulling her further into a cycle of obsession, jealousy, and emotional dependence.The narrative is presented in a claustrophobic, dialogue-driven style, focusing more on the psychological conflict between the characters than on external events.
Cast
- Jane Birkin as Alma
- Maruschka Detmers as Carole
- Philippe Léotard as n° 5
- Andrew Birkin as Andrew, le mari
- Laure Marsac as L'enfant
- Michael Stevens as Concierge de l'hôtel
- Didier Chambragne as Le coursier
- Arsène Altmeyer as Le taxi