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Also known as Maitresse, Mistress

Maîtresse (English: "mistress" or "teacher") is a 1975 French erotic drama film co-written and directed by Barbet Schroeder, starring Bulle Ogier and, in one of his earliest leading roles, Gérard Depardieu. The film provoked controversy in the United Kingdom and the United States due to its graphic depictions of BDSM.

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5.8

After breaking into a house he believes is empty, thief Olivier is caught by the owner, Ariane, who turns out to be a dominatrix. Improbably falling for her, Olivier returns periodically, and an impulsive romance blossoms despite Ariane's profession. Soon Olivier becomes more familiar with her work, even joining in on occasion. However, when he discovers that Ariane has a son, he attempts to "fix" her, hoping to give her a better life.

Released: 1976-02-11112 minDir: Barbet SchroederDrama, Romance

Cast

  • Gérard Depardieu as Oliver
  • Bulle Ogier as Ariane
  • André Rouyer as Mario
  • Nathalie Keryan as Lucienne
  • Roland Bertin as Man in Cage
  • Tony Taffin as Emile

Themes

  • eroticism
  • dominatrix
  • sadomasochism
  • wine
  • piercing
  • thief
  • spanking
  • vagina
  • sexual sadism
  • whipping

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Ratings

IMDb

6.5/10

2,680 votes

Year
1976
Runtime
112 min
Genres
Drama, Romance

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Key facts

Film.name
Maîtresse
Film.image
Maîtresse.jpg
Film.caption
Theatrical release poster
Film.director
Barbet Schroeder
Film.producer
Pierre Andrieux
Film.cinematography
Néstor Almendros
Film.editing
Denise de Casabianca
Film.music
Carlos d'Alessio
Film.distributor
Gaumont Distribution
Film.runtime
112 minutes
Film.country
France
Film.language
French

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Wikidata facts

Duration
112
FilmAffinity ID
627377
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publication date
1975-01-01
title
Maîtresse
review score
88%
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Maîtresse (English: "mistress" or "teacher") is a 1975 French erotic drama film co-written and directed by Barbet Schroeder, starring Bulle Ogier and, in one of his earliest leading roles, Gérard Depardieu. The film provoked controversy in the United Kingdom and the United States due to its graphic depictions of BDSM.

==Plot== Olivier, a young and uncouth provincial, arrives in Paris and teams up with his friend Mario to sell art books door to door. When they try to sell books to Ariane, an attractive, slightly older woman in her dressing gown, she invites them into her luxury apartment and asks them to fix her overflowing bathtub. Upon learning that the apartment downstairs is empty, Mario persuades a reluctant Olivier to rob the place. That night, the two break into the apartment and find it is the sex dungeon of Ariane, who is a professional dominatrix. After catching the intruders, she asks Olivier to urinate on a client's face. She kisses him and ultimately pays him. Later that night, Olivier takes Ariane to dinner.

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