- HD 1080
- Runtime: 112m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: fr
- Country: France
- Director: Barbet Schroeder
- Stars: Gérard Depardieu, Bulle Ogier, André Rouyer, Nathalie Keryan, Roland Bertin
- keywords: eroticism, dominatrix, wine, thief, bdsm
- Production_studio: Gaumont, Les Films du Losange
- Slogan: She will open your eyes.
- providers: Criterion Channel
- The Maîtresse is featured in the top rankings of 1976
- #16 in Top Romance Movies of 1976
- #100 in Top Drama Movies of 1976
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.