Maîtresse

Maîtresse

1976 · 112 min · FR · 5.9 (38 votes)
Dir. Barbet Schroeder · Starring Gérard Depardieu, Bulle Ogier, André Rouyer, Nathalie Keryan, Roland Bertin, Tony Taffin

She will open your eyes.

DramaRomance

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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A deeply psychological and erotic exploration of power, desire, and unconventional love. It feels like a smoky, late-night confession, where boundaries blur and intense emotions simmer beneath a cool, detached surface.

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