Duke of Burgundy (The)
- Director: Peter Strickland
- Writer: Peter Strickland
- Producer: Lizzie Francke; Anna Higgs
CGiii Comment
Lepidopterist. S&M. Sound.
Simply, this is art...both visually and aurally.
A relationship that defies definition - in a world devoid of men.
Serious...but, not too serious - there is a wry, wrought humour - that prods gently at the ridiculousness of S&M...for it too requires pragmatism in order to function.
There are enough surprises, plenty of references to films gone by...to keep you guessing.
But...it's the redolent sensuality that will keep you glued.
It is a beautifully crafted film...A veritable feast for the senses.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
A woman who studies butterflies and moths tests the limits of her relationship with her lover.
Cast & Characters
Sidse Babett Knudsen as Cynthia;
Chiara D'Anna as Evelyn;
Fatma Mohamed as The Carpenter;
Eugenia Caruso as Dr. Fraxini;
Monica Swinn as Lorna;
Zita Kraszkó as Dr. Schuller;
Kata Bartsch as Dr. Lurida;
Eszter Tompa as Dr. Viridana