Writer of O (2005)

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Published in Paris in 1954, Story of O was an immediate bestseller and literary scandal: an elegantly written S&M fantasy that had all the hallmarks of being an autobiographical account by the pseudonymous Pauline Réage. In 1994 Dominique Aury, a mild-mannered, dowdy editor for France’s prestigious Gallimard press, revealed her authorship. Pola Rapaport explores Aury's inspiration, recreating the world of '50s literary Paris and setting it against dramatic sequences that bring the infamous book to life. The author as well as various French intellectuals expound on the thorny relationship between sexuality and power, submission and freedom, liberation and non-being.

Director: Pola Rapaport
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Country: United States of America, France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

france, sadomasochism, pseudonym, bdsm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Writer of O about?
Published in Paris in 1954, Story of O was an immediate bestseller and literary scandal: an elegantly written S&M fantasy that had all the hallmarks of being an autobiographical account by the pseudonymous Pauline Réage. In 1994 Dominique Aury, a mild-mannered, dowdy editor for France’s prestigious Gallimard press, revealed her authorship. Pola Rapaport explores Aury's inspiration, recreating the world of '50s literary Paris and setting it against dramatic sequences that bring the infamous book to life. The author as well as various French intellectuals expound on the thorny relationship between sexuality and power, submission and freedom, liberation and non-being.
Who directed Writer of O?
Writer of O was directed by Pola Rapaport.
Who stars in Writer of O?
Writer of O stars Catherine Mouchet, Pénélope Puymirat, Cyril Corral, Alain Rimoux.
How long is Writer of O?
Writer of O has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Writer of O?
Writer of O is a Documentary film.
Where was Writer of O produced?
Writer of O was produced in United States of America, France.