Devil in the Flesh
The coat that covered paradise, uncovered hell!
A psychologically dark exploration of sexual pathology and trauma, grounded in voyeurism and masochistic desire, that traces perversion back to childhood wounds.
Based on the infamous novel by Leopold Sacher-Masoch this fine film follows the perverted passions of a young couple as Severin watches the beautiful Wanda writhing naked amongst furs. His disturbing peeping tomism triggers off a whirlpool of emotions due to a childhood episode which punishes voyeurism with pain.
Essence
Ensemble
Laura Antonelli
Wanda von Dunajew
Régis Vallée
Severin
Renate Kasché
Blond Maid Gracia
Werner Pochath
Andreimis - Young Fisherman
Mady Rahl
Helga Witte
Wolf Ackva
Heshwan - Horse Breeder
Peter Heeg
Psychiatrist
Josil Raquel
Brunette Maid
Michael Kroll
Painter (uncredited)
Fred Newman
Gardener (uncredited)
Loren Ewing
Bruno
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