

The Wings of the Dove
1981, French. Directed by Benoît Jacquot.
A 20th-century prostitute (Dominique Sanda) arranges for her lover (Michele Placido) to wed a wealthy, dying millionairess (Isabelle Huppert) in Venice.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Details
- Released
- 6 May 1981
- Original title
- Les Ailes de la colombe
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Benoît Jacquot, Florence Delay
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What The Wings of the Dove is based on
The Wings of the Dove is based on The Wings of the Dove (1902) by Henry James.
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The Wings of the Dove
By Henry James
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How long is The Wings of the Dove?
The Wings of the Dove runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is The Wings of the Dove on?
The Wings of the Dove isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 May 1981. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wings of the Dove?
If you liked The Wings of the Dove, try Just to Be Sure, A Very Curious Girl, Almost Friends.
Who directed The Wings of the Dove?
The Wings of the Dove (1981) was directed by Benoît Jacquot and stars Isabelle Huppert, Dominique Sanda, Michele Placido.
What is The Wings of the Dove based on?
The Wings of the Dove is based on The Wings of the Dove (1902) by Henry James.