Maîtresse
“She will open your eyes.”
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.
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Gérard Depardieu
Oliver
Known for
Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra
1492: Conquest of Paradise
Bulle Ogier
Ariane
Known for
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Venus Beauty Institute
André Rouyer
Mario
Known for
The Cat
The Widow Couderc
Nathalie Keryan
Lucienne
Also in
Tarendol
Roland Bertin
Man in Cage
Known for
Cyrano de Bergerac
Diva
Tony Taffin
Emile
Also in
The Fire Within
The Garden of Torment
Holger Löwenadler
Gautier
Known for
Lacombe, Lucien
A Ship to India
Anny Bartanovski
Secretary
No other roles listed
Serge Berry
Valet
Known for
The Toy
Deadly Circuit
Richard Caron
First Client
Also in
A Second Chance
Le Franc-tireur
Pierre Devos
Bistro Patron
Jeanne Herviale
Concierge
Known for
Serie Noire
Themroc
Barbet Schroeder Director · Paul Voujargol Screenplay Néstor Almendros Cinematographer
United States release November 4, 1976 · Produced in France · Production Les Films du Losange
Production
Gaumont
Production · Studio
Les Films du Losange
Production
France
Produced in
Languages
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · February 11, 1976
Theatrical
United States · November 4, 1976
Theatrical
Czechia
March 30, 2023 · Theatrical
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