Going Under (2004)

Going Under is a 2004 drama film about a married man and a partnered dominatrix who form a personal relationship and begin seeing each other outside her workplace. The film stars Geno Lechner and Roger Rees and was co-written and directed by psychotherapist Eric Werthman. Its first public showing was in 2004 at the São Paulo Film Festival. It debuted theatrically in 2006 in New York City, and was released on DVD in 2007 through the independent company Blue Underground.

Going Under was praised for giving an in-depth look at the emotions involved in a sadomasochistic relationship, and received mixed reactions to the clinical approach of the film, influenced by co-writer/director Eric Werthman's background.

Synopsis

Peter, un psychothérapeute marié, et Suzanne, une dominatrice professionnelle, se sont engagés dans une relation de domination et de soumission sensuelle dans un donjon SM où ils doivent respecter les règles. Or, ces règles sont sur le point d'être brisées lorsqu'ils acceptent de se voir à l'extérieur. Alors que Peter devient de plus en plus obsédé par Suzanne, ils s'embarquent dans un sordide voyage psychosexuel à travers leurs passés torturés et leurs désirs les plus charnels.

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