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Birds in Peru is a 1968 French film. It was written and directed by Romain Gary. [1] Gary based it on his own story. [2] [3]

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The film concerns a depressed young woman. After she is raped on the beach by a group of sailors, she comes to live with the madam of a nearby brothel, But she then leaves to be with an artist who lives close by. Meanwhile, her wealthy estranged husband and his sinister chauffeur search for her.

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References

  1. "Missing in Action: Birds in Peru Starring Jean Seberg". Cinema Sojourns. 7 February 2013.
  2. MOVIE REVIEW: 'Birds in Peru' on Screen of Granada REVIEW Champlin, Charles. Los Angeles Times 1 May 1969: e1.
  3. The Movies: 'Birds in Peru' Clifford, Terry. Chicago Tribune 11 Aug 1969: b14.