Jacques Rivette

The Jacques Rivette Collection

Collection of French films from director Jacques Rivette. 'Out 1' (1971), an eight-part drama, follows the members of two Parisian theatre companies. When actors Colin (Jean-Pierre Léaud) and Frederique (Juliet Berto) each receive mysterious letters, they both learn of the existence of a powerful secret society with links to the city's elite.

'Duelle' (1976) follows the Queen of the Night (Berto) and the Queen of the Sun (Bulle Ogier) as they search the streets of Paris for a magical diamond. In 'Noroît' (1976), a grieving woman vows to avenge the death of her brother after he is killed by a merciless pirate leader. In 'Merry-Go-Round' (1981), Ben (Joe Dallesandro) and Leo (Maria Schneider) embark on a strange adventure after being summoned to Paris by Leo's sister Elizabeth (Danièle Gégauff).

The collection also includes the shorter 1972 version of 'Out 1' (1971) called 'Out 1: Spectre'.