Maîtresse

Maîtresse

112 mins | Drama, Romance | Feb. 11, 1976

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.

Maîtresse

112 mins | Drama, Romance | Feb. 11, 1976

Maîtresse
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.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers Gaumont, Les Films du Losange
Original title Maîtresse
Directors Barbet Schroeder, Jean-François Stévenin
Writers Paul Voujargol, Barbet Schroeder

Cast

Gérard Depardieu

as Oliver

Bulle Ogier

as Ariane

André Rouyer

as Mario

Nathalie Keryan

as Lucienne

Roland Bertin

as Man in Cage

Tony Taffin

as Emile

Holger Löwenadler

as Gautier

Anny Bartanovski

as Secretary

Serge Berry

as Valet

Richard Caron

as First Client

Pierre Devos

as Bistro Patron

Jeanne Herviale

as Concierge

Michel Pilorgé

as Male Guest

Cécile Pochet

as Female Guest