The Duke of Burgundy

Jan 23 2015 Not Rated 1h 44m
Drama, Mystery, Romance

Day in and day out, lovers Cynthia and Evelyn enact an elaborate sadomasochistic fantasy as mistress and maid. But as their ritual of domination and submission begins to turn stale, Cynthia yearns for something more conventional, while Evelyn tries to push their taboos even further.

Plot

A woman who studies butterflies and moths tests the limits of her relationship with her lesbian lover.

Written by

Peter Strickland

Directed by

Peter Strickland

Production Countries

Hungary, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Rook Films, Pioneer Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

7 wins & 28 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
14,758
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
87
Popularity
NA