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Maîtresse (1975)

Directed by Barbet Schroeder · Cinematography by Jacques Trébouta

112 min48 frames

DramaRomance

She will open your eyes.

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Maîtresse (1975) movie still: medium — A dark, narrow corridor with textured wall surfaces and a wooden doorway in back. A blonde woman exchanges…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: medium — A man stands behind a rusted iron gate with a brown metal mailbox. The foreground includes dark foliage…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: medium — An outdoor hillside overlook at dusk with a blurry city cityscape visible behind. A young man and woman stand…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a large mirror reflecting a blue-tinted interior space. A man in a dark blazer…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: medium — A light-tiled space features a black tub set beneath a bright window with greenery. A woman in a light shirt…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: medium — A dark vintage convertible sits on a road surrounded by a dense forest. A man with brown hair and a woman…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: fullbody — A dressing room features a long wall mirror and a wooden vanity bench. A woman stands in front of the…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: medium — A vintage dark car rests upside down amidst dense foliage in a wooded area. Light smoke emanates from the…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: closeup — A dark leather mask with thick straps fits tightly around a human head. A person looks forward with…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: fullbody — A grassy garden with a round table covered in a white lace tablecloth. A blonde woman in a pink dress…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: medium — A night street scene features a man walking past a series of illuminated storefronts. Several other people…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: wide — A gravel and sand pit features large mounds of stone aggregate. A man hides behind a sand hill while an older…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: medium — A man stands in a sterile laboratory environment featuring dark walls and bright light fixtures. He gazes at…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: wide — The corner of a building features a bank entrance with large plate glass windows. A man on a red moped sits at…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: medium — A dressing room with mustard walls and a vanity mirror with lit bulbs. A blonde woman in a black corset sits…Maîtresse (1975) movie still: medium — A dark train cabin features leather seating and reflections on the window glass. A young man with dark hair…
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Maîtresse — official trailer

What is Maîtresse about?

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.

Where can you watch Maîtresse?

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What does the cinematography of Maîtresse look like?

Across 48 sampled frames, Maîtresse builds its coverage from medium shots (67% of the sample), with close-ups (19%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Jacques Trébouta keeps 50% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 77% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Maîtresse?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Maîtresse (1975) are #2e2e2c, #101011, #53524e, #d5d3cd, #b0a995, #726f6c — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

  • #2e2e2c
  • #101011
  • #53524e
  • #d5d3cd
  • #b0a995
  • #726f6c

See the full Maîtresse colour palette — every hex with its share, plus warmth, saturation and luminance.

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