Maîtresse

Maîtresse

She will open your eyes.

Directed by Barbet Schroeder

Produced by Gaumont, Les Films du Losange

1976112 min5.9 / 10

A provocative, sexually explicit exploration of desire and redemption between a thief and a dominatrix, blending transgressive eroticism with an unconventional 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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Maîtresse violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Is Maîtresse sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Maîtresse end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Maîtresse easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Maîtresse scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

44/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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