Maîtresse

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Maîtresse (1976)

Directed by Barbet Schroeder

“She will open your eyes.”

Drama, Romance · 1h 52m

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.

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Cast

Gérard Depardieu Oliver Bulle Ogier Ariane André Rouyer Mario
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Nathalie Keryan Lucienne Roland Bertin Man in Cage Tony Taffin Emile Holger Löwenadler Gautier
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Anny Bartanovski Secretary Serge Berry Valet
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Richard Caron First Client
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Pierre Devos Bistro Patron Jeanne Herviale Concierge

Crew

Director
Barbet Schroeder
Screenplay
Barbet Schroeder, Paul Voujargol
Director of Photography
Néstor Almendros
Editor
Denise de Casabianca
Producer
Pierre Andrieux

Details

Release date
1976-02-11
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
FR
Spoken languages
French
Countries
France
Production
Gaumont, Les Films du Losange