The Duke of Burgundy

Mustanaamio7's Movie Diary 2019 (251 movies items)

"23.8. 2019 There's not much to tell about the story of "The Duke of Burgundy". Basically it's about two lesbian lovers who enjoy all kinds of unconventional sexual practises. The movie is mostly pretty dull because it presents just one question: What's going to happen if the playing gets too rough? All the erotic and sexual scenes in the film are very tame by today's standards. Luis Buñuel's "Belle de jour" that revolves around similar themes is still way more shocking than this film, which is"

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"Lesboalistuksen metaforana mehiläiset toimivat oikein hyvin. Tuli jokin hämärä etiäinen muutamaan Fassbinderin filmiin."

Best Movie Posters - 2015 (89 movies items)

"Women, women, and butterflies "

The Duke of Burgundy

“The pastiche exterior and S&M teasing are the enticing bits, the coy titillations to peak your interest and rope you in. Then there’s the bait-and-switch as the power struggle reveals numerous complications and eventually settles into a quieter examination of the sacrifices and struggles involved in sustaining a long-term relationship.   The Duke of Burgundy is a beautiful film in every way, from the costumes to the sets to the thematic elements and performances. Everything about it works, and it all works at an optimal level. It also smartly keeps the eroticism at a low boil, never indulging in potentially exploitative nudity or in shock-value water sports. We know these things are going on, and routinely, but it’s merely a framing device to go further in its explorations of w” read more

The Good & The Bad - Movies Watched In 2017 (472 movies items)

"This is a movie that looks at the sado-masochistic relationship of two lesbians and the demands they make of each other. At the heart are two lovers Cynthia and Evelyn who seem to be in a very one sided relationship – one being the mistress and one being a badly used servant. They are also both entomologists and give talks on moths and butterflies. The title of the movie is the name given to a rare butterfly found in Europe. In case you think this is an explicit sexual movie it's not - it's al"

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My Movie Diary 2017 (217 movies items)

" 8 May. What exactly do you get from a movie like "The Duke of Burgundy?" The story of two women trapped in a love affair that circle around a routine of fetish role-playing. But, S&M aside, its a powerful character study.  "

Best Films of 2015 (100 movies items)

" 7.4/10 A sexy/strange dive into the eccentric world of two lovers and an obsession with butterflies. The film techniques and symbolism surrounding the butterflies ended up being the most interesting part of the film, once the unique love story falls flat after a rousing first half."

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