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Vices privés et Vertus publiques

Original title: Vizi privati, pubbliche virtù
  • 1976
  • 18
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
951
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Vices privés et Vertus publiques (1976)
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Prince Rudolf, heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, deliberately provokes his father, Kaiser Franz Joseph, by his dissolute and feckless behaviour. His defiance of the Kaiser's... Read allPrince Rudolf, heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, deliberately provokes his father, Kaiser Franz Joseph, by his dissolute and feckless behaviour. His defiance of the Kaiser's rigid adherence to duty and the good of the empire leads to a tragic confrontation betwee... Read allPrince Rudolf, heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, deliberately provokes his father, Kaiser Franz Joseph, by his dissolute and feckless behaviour. His defiance of the Kaiser's rigid adherence to duty and the good of the empire leads to a tragic confrontation between power and hedonism at the Mayerling hunting lodge.

  • Director
    • Miklós Jancsó
  • Writers
    • Giovanna Gagliardo
    • Miklós Jancsó
  • Stars
    • Lajos Balázsovits
    • Pamela Villoresi
    • Franco Branciaroli
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    951
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Miklós Jancsó
    • Writers
      • Giovanna Gagliardo
      • Miklós Jancsó
    • Stars
      • Lajos Balázsovits
      • Pamela Villoresi
      • Franco Branciaroli
    • 17User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Lajos Balázsovits
    Lajos Balázsovits
    • Rudolf
    Pamela Villoresi
    Pamela Villoresi
    • Sofia
    Franco Branciaroli
    • Duke
    Teresa Ann Savoy
    Teresa Ann Savoy
    • Marie von Vetsera
    • (as Therese Ann Savoy)
    Laura Betti
    Laura Betti
    • Theresa
    Ivica Pajer
    Ivica Pajer
    • General
    Zvonimir Crnko
    Umberto Silva
    • Priest
    Demeter Bitenc
    Demeter Bitenc
    Susanna Javicoli
    Anikó Sáfár
    Ilona Staller
    Ilona Staller
    • Woman in orgy
    Gloria Piedimonte
    Cesare Barro
    Gino Marturano
      Marino Matota
      Andrija Tunjic
      • Director
        • Miklós Jancsó
      • Writers
        • Giovanna Gagliardo
        • Miklós Jancsó
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      User reviews17

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      5kosmasp

      History lesson

      Which makes it sound dull, but more on that later. Read the review by ArpadGabor to get some background information on the historical context of the movie. The motives are clear in the movie, but it shines a new light on some things I guess. One thing is for sure though: If people mistake this as pornography (as the reviewer also wrote), they are dead wrong.

      This is like a study of society. One sided (rich people) it may be, but it's still vaguely intriguing to see how boredom gets them and pushes them to do crazy things. Like the scene almost at the beginning in the hay, which coincidently is the only scene that actually could lead to the pornographic conclusion. We do have a lot of nudity though and the love making is diverse.

      Some people will be offended by that (especially because we're not only seeing "regular" couples/intercourse). This is by no means titillating or anything, but appalling? Maybe, depends on your threshold for such things.

      You also don't really know the background on most of the people on screen or their relationship towards each other. While this adds to the mystery it's also frustrating and not really satisfying (no pun intended). A little more background and a little more fleshed out characters would've gone a long way. As it is, it's a decent film, with a neat message
      5spivinsink

      Habsburg Conspiracy

      Some speculate Prince Rudolph of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, knew that he would be thwarted from properly ruling his vast empire. And that he would not be allowed to marry his mistress. So out of depression & frustration with his family & ministers, he offed himself & his girl. Jansco's film suggests that he was so debauched & that his girl was hermaprodite, that the Austrian police were ordered to kill him Who knows.? But Jansco found a lush villa & grounds & littered it w/ beautiful naked women and men in orgiastic mode. Easy on the eyes. for sure..
      9LongChuen

      What a graceful movie!

      I can't forget such an graceful and sad movie. It's as beautiful as moving folk dancing songs. Real masterpiece! Slow path, poetic, erotic and hard to understand completely unless we are well-known about history of that event and already get used to art flims. You won't really satisfied and might feel bored if you are finding a sexual porn film. It should not be shown on Playboy channel. What a shame! I feel sorry for that great Central European director.
      8geoffreyperrin-244-410909

      From another time.

      Lots of information here in other reviews about the films historical context and ambitions, and also the directors other work and background. For me this film is from a time when film makers were not tied to mast of narrative, long lingering shots abound, with beautiful graceful composition , and the camera holding on little moments of reverie. The nudity is irreverent and celebratory , again capturing candid moments, and as one reviewer stated an almost dream like atmosphere is achieved. Also the use of diagetic and non-diagetic sound is playfully used and intertwined, with musicians playing the soundtrack itself on screen. A wonderful example of European cinema from a lost time.
      8petemurphy-59176

      Anarchic sexuality challenging repressive authoritarian morality

      This is filmed beautifully by Miklos Jansko ,who is always politically astute, as well as poetically pleasing. The film depicts an anarchistic 'revolution of everyday life' which contrasts with Marxist Lenisist militarist seizure of power. His poetic portrait is similari to much of Pier Pailo Pasolini's work but is less pessimistic.Like Derek Jarman's 'Jubilee ' 1977 , it shows anarchistic youth rebellion against prevailing power structures.Pasolini's 'Salo ' 1975 shows even more depressingly power reproducing itself due to a lack of an alternative ideology.Whilst fascists secretly admire their masters; anarchists recognize none. Other reviewers explain the historical political context better than I would have.

      I saw this film at Essex University in 1977 and have never had the chance to see it since.Where could I see this again?

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      • Trivia
        This movie avoids any reference or mention of Crown Prince Rudolf's mother Empress Elisabeth, due to her near saint-like status in Hungary.
      • Crazy credits
        After the last on-screen credit, the camera follows the funeral procession, in slow motion, for a full minute.
      • Connections
        Referenced in Rewind This! (2013)
      • Soundtracks
        Baa Baa Black Sheep
        Traditional nursery rhyme

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      • Release date
        • May 26, 1976 (France)
      • Countries of origin
        • Italy
        • Yugoslavia
      • Languages
        • Italian
        • German
        • French
        • Hungarian
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Private Vices, Public Virtues
      • Filming locations
        • Croatia
      • Production companies
        • Filmes Cinematografica
        • Jadran Film
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      • Runtime
        • 1h 44m(104 min)
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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