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Critics rate it 23 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Critics rate it 23 points higher than audiences do.
58 audience votes
Key crew
- Barbet SchroederDirector
- Barbet SchroederScreenplay
- Paul VoujargolScreenplay
Cast
- Gérard DepardieuOliver
- Bulle OgierAriane
- André RouyerMario
- Nathalie KeryanLucienne
- Roland BertinMan in Cage
- Tony TaffinEmile
- Holger LöwenadlerGautier
- Anny BartanovskiSecretary
- Serge BerryValet
- Richard CaronFirst Client
- Pierre DevosBistro Patron
- Jeanne HervialeConcierge
Stills
Themes
eroticismdominatrixsadomasochismwinepiercingthiefspankingvaginasexual sadismwhippingsexual explorationsex trade