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Jewelry disappears, secrets unravel, and Athens heats up in this Greek crime-romance caper.

INTIMATE RELATIONS

1979 · 1h 26m · NR · Comedy / Crime / Mystery / Romance · IMDB TMDB

A police detective investigates the theft of a wealthy woman's jewellery, and the murder of her gardener. To shed light on the mysterious case, he scrutinises her intimate love life with both men and women.

Quick Answer

What is Intimate Relations about?

Intimate Relations is a 1979 Greek comedy, crime, mystery, and romance film directed by Omiros Efstratiadis about a wealthy heiress whose jewelry is stolen and whose servant is murdered, leading a police inspector to investigate her complex web of romantic entanglements.

Programmer's Pick

Only in late '70s Athens could a jewel heist spark an investigation where the suspect list reads like a who's-who of bedroom confessions. Omiros Efstratiadis leans into steamy entanglements and cheeky nudity, all while keeping the crime caper ticking.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the stylish backdrop of Athens, Intimate Relations follows Laura Ashter, an affluent heiress whose world is upended when her prized jewelry is stolen and her servant is murdered in the act of defense. The case falls into the hands of Commissioner Zarras, who quickly realizes that Laura’s romantic life is as complicated as the crime itself. With a roster of lovers—both male and female—and her enigmatic mistress Nelly under suspicion, the investigation blurs the lines between desire, deception, and danger. This film mixes intrigue, risqué encounters, and comic undertones as it unspools a mystery rooted in both stolen gems and tangled hearts.

Details & Specs

Director
Omiros Efstratiadis
Writers
Giannis Sklavos, Giannis Pardos
Release
1979
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
Greece
Language
Greek
Also Known As
Private Investigations, Meta to fono, Relaciones sexuales íntimas, Porno intime relazioni, Intimate Relations, Original title: To Milo tou Satana

Why Cult

Athens Exploitation Vibes

The film’s Greek setting is more than just a backdrop—expect sun-drenched cityscapes and Mediterranean mischief.

Softcore Sensuality

An uninhibited embrace of nudity and desire powers both the romance and the mystery, blending eroticism into the investigation.

Crime and Comedy Mashup

A police detective’s pursuit of a jewel thief gets tangled with a cast of lovers and comic complications.

Queer Love Intrigue

Laura’s relationships span genders, adding a provocative queer dimension to the suspect list.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Robbery of Laura's jewelry

Threat

Jewel thief and possible murderer

Effect

Murder of servant and suspicion cast on Laura's lovers

Setting

Athens, Greece

Questions from the Vault

When was Intimate Relations released? +

Intimate Relations was released in 1979.

Who directed Intimate Relations? +

Intimate Relations was directed by Omiros Efstratiadis.

How long is Intimate Relations? +

Intimate Relations has a runtime of 86 minutes.

What genre is Intimate Relations? +

Intimate Relations is a blend of comedy, crime, mystery, and romance.

Where can I watch Intimate Relations? +

You can watch Intimate Relations on SassyFlix.

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