Maîtresse (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.
- Released
- 1976-02-11
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Barbet Schroeder, Barbet Schroeder, Paul Voujargol
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 from 59 votes
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
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