Maîtresse

"She will open your eyes."

Feb 11 1976 Not Rated 1h 52m
Drama, Romance

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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Plot

A common thief (Depardieu) breaks into the house of a professional dominatrix (Ogier), and begins to help her "train" her clients. Though this world is alien to his experience, he finds himself falling in love with her. Eventually he discovers that she does this in order to support her son, and he attempts to help her out of this life, which she is not sure she really wants to leave.

Written by

Barbet Schroeder, Paul Voujargol

Directed by

Barbet Schroeder

Cast

Gérard Depardieu, Bulle Ogier, André Rouyer

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Les Films du Losange, Gaumont

Languages

Français

Awards

N/A

Trailers
Maîtresse (1976) - Barbet Schroeder (Trailer) | BFI
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