The Pirate (French: La Pirate) is a 1984 French drama film directed by Jacques Doillon. It was entered into the 1984 Cannes Film Festival.
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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