The Collectress (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2008, The Collectress is a drama film directed by Kristina Buožytė, running about 84 minutes. “Loved. Encoded. Canned. Wasted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following a traumatic experience, Gaile, a speech therapist, is incapable of feeling any emotion. However, while preparing a video presentation for a scientific conference, she sees herself on screen and is surprised to find suppressed sensations returning to her, primarily feelings of aggression. Gaile decides to try an experiment. With the help of a man and his video camera she stages various provoking situations and shows the result to those involved. Throughout the experience she is unable to perceive the value of normal emotions, or even the possibility that someone may have feelings for her
Who’s in it. The Collectress stars Gabija Jaraminaitė Ryškuvienė as Gailė, Marius Jampolskis as Redaktorius, Valda Bičkutė as Lina and Darius Gumauskas as Klinikos vadovas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Collectress has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Collectress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Collectress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Collectress (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Collectress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Collectress worth watching?
- The Collectress holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Collectress?
- The Collectress stars Gabija Jaraminaitė Ryškuvienė, Marius Jampolskis, Valda Bičkutė, Darius Gumauskas and Ramūnas Cicėnas.
- When was The Collectress released?
- The Collectress was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.