The Ceremony
Originally released in 2015. The Ceremony is a documentary film. directed by Lina Mannheimer. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Catherine Robbe-Grillet, Beverly Charpentier, and Dominique Corringer
Synopsis
In an extravagant house in Paris, people gather for sexual ceremonies in luxurious environments. The 83-year-old author, Catherine Robbe-Grillet is the brains and heart behind the erotic role playing. She is the dominatrix who controls what goes on and her partner, who is 31 years her junior, has promised to submit to her smallest command. Lina Mannheimer portrays a puzzling, intellectual and deeply fascinating woman who, accompanied by her husband Alain Robbe-Grillet, has dedicated herself to investigating sex both in life and in literature. The sadomasochistic ceremonies are presented with an intense presence and cinematic focus in this beautiful and thought-provoking debut film about desire, power and silk scarves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Denmark
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Director
Top Cast
Catherine Robbe-Grillet
as Self / Dominatrix
Beverly Charpentier
as Self / Dominatrix
Dominique Corringer
as Self
Alain Robbe-Grillet
as Self (archive footage)
Christian Hersant
as Self
Claude Helleu
as Self
Ulriqa Fernqvist
as Human table
Emma Kim Hagdahl
as Human table
Daniel Yi Andersson
as Beast
Carl Olof Berg
as Beast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- French Quarter Film
- Film i Väst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ceremony about?
In an extravagant house in Paris, people gather for sexual ceremonies in luxurious environments. The 83-year-old author, Catherine Robbe-Grillet is the brains and heart behind the erotic role playi...
Who directed The Ceremony?
The Ceremony was directed by Lina Mannheimer.
How long is The Ceremony?
The Ceremony has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was The Ceremony released?
The Ceremony was released on February 13, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ceremony?
The main cast of The Ceremony includes Catherine Robbe-Grillet, Beverly Charpentier, Dominique Corringer, Alain Robbe-Grillet, Christian Hersant.