Maîtresse (Mistress)

Maîtresse (Mistress) (1976)

  • 71% of users liked it
    (529 ratings)

For a change, the character portrayed by Gérard Depardieu in Maîtresse is relatively normal; it is the world around him which has gone slightly mad. Looking for a measure of affection and companionship, Olivier (Depardieu) crosses the path of the lovely Ariane (Bulle Ogier). She happens to be a… More

NC-17, 1 hr. 52 min.
Directed By
Barbet Schroeder
Written By
Barbet Schroeder, Paul Voujargol
Genres
Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1976 Wide
On DVD
Feb 3, 2004

Critic Reviews

  • Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion

    Schroeder's comedy is as wry and dapper as Buñuel's

  • James Kendrick, Q Network Film Desk

    an oddly compelling film, one that never bores and always intrigues, even when it relies on obvious metaphors

  • Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

    for all its hifalutin subtext about "the hidden" facets of the city, there's not much else to Maîtresse than what readily apparent on its surface.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Eric B


    People accustomed to the later, mainstream work of Gerard Depardieu and director Barbet Schroeder will find "Maitresse" shocking. Heck, almost anyone will. This daring blend of romance and sadomasochism was originally rated X in America, and a graphic depiction of penis… More

  • Walter M


    [font=Century Gothic]In "Maitresse", Olivier(Gerard Depardieu) has just arrived in Paris, needing somewhere to crash for a few days. So, he looks up his old pal, Mario(Andre Rouyer), who has a scam where he tries to enter strangers' apartments under the pretense of… More

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