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Writer of O (2005)

Movie ★ 4.3 80 min

Documentary

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.

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Quick facts

Released
April 1, 2005
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt0424584
Language
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Themes

Cast

Catherine Mouchet Catherine Mouchet Young Dominique Aury Pénélope Puymirat O Cyril Corral René Alain Rimoux Alain Rimoux Jean Paulhan

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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.
When was Writer of O released?
Writer of O is a 2005 documentary film.
Where can I watch Writer of O?
You can watch Writer of O with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.