The Duke of Burgundy

The Duke of Burgundy

Directed by Peter Strickland

Produced by Pioneer Pictures, Rook Films

2015104 min6.3 / 10

An intimate, visually lush exploration of desire and power dynamics within a long-term lesbian relationship, where erotic ritual masks deeper emotional disconnection.

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.

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  • Is The Duke of Burgundy one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of films.

  • Is The Duke of Burgundy sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does The Duke of Burgundy end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Duke of Burgundy violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Duke of Burgundy easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Duke of Burgundy scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity95

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Surprise21

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Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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