by Sandra Brennan
synopsis
This Dutch film, based upon the classic 19th century S&M novel, chronicles the relationship between a dominatrix and her slave. Much of the soundtrack includes works by Mahler and Tchaikovsky. Wanda has a number of sado-masochistic encounters with Severin in a variety of locations including a crypt. In the end, he is left branded by another man while she leaves with a woman.
characteristics
- Sadomasochist
- Sex
- Sadomasochism
- Relations
- Questioning Sexuality
- Psychosexual