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Mistress poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.5 / 100
1976·Drama / Romance·1h 52m

MISTRESS

“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.

Above the Line
Barbet Schroeder·DirectorPaul Voujargol·ScreenplayBarbet Schroeder·ScreenplayNéstor Almendros·Director of PhotographyCarlos D'Alessio·MusicDenise de Casabianca·Editor
Cast
Gérard Depardieu·OliverBulle Ogier·ArianeAndré Rouyer·MarioNathalie Keryan·LucienneRoland Bertin·Man in CageTony Taffin·EmileHolger Löwenadler·GautierAnny Bartanovski·SecretarySerge Berry·ValetRichard Caron·First Client
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 2
Barbet Schroeder·DirectorJean-François Stévenin·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Paul Voujargol·ScreenplayBarbet Schroeder·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Néstor Almendros·Director of PhotographyFlorent Bazin·Second Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
Denise de Casabianca·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Carlos D'Alessio·Music
Art & Design· 2
Roberto Plate·Production DesignKarl Lagerfeld·Costume Design
Production· 1
Pierre Andrieux·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Jacques Anton·Stunts
By the Numbers
70.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Mistress's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intrigue
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features four men's faces arranged around a silhouette of a woman. The woman is depicted in black, wearing a dress made of film strips, with he”

Key Elements
Men's FacesWoman SilhouetteFilm Strip Dress
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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