Olivier (Gerard Depardieu), a young and unemployed man from the provinces, arrives in Paris and falls in with a shady character. The two hatch a scheme to rob an apartment they believe to be empty, but it is, in fact, the workplace of a leather clad dominatrix named Ariane (Bulle Ogier). Controversial upon its original release due to its frank depictions of sadomasochism, MAÎTRESSE is, at heart, a love story told with much humour and features fine performances from Depardieu and Ogier.

Please note that MAÎTRESSE features some extreme scenes. Viewer discretion is advised.

Screened as part of The Early Films of Barbet Schroeder season.

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