Was surprised to see the French dominatrix drama "Maitresse" on TCM this month. I assumed it'd be a cut version but, no, the S/m scenes, including the guy's cock getting nailed to a board, are all included. The film is controversial in the scene, although I've recently seen some dommes list it as a favorite. If you haven't seen it, it's worth a watch.

It's nuts that this 50 year old film still shocks. The CBT scene is well ahead of its time. I have had several subs refer to the stairs and how she descends them into her dungeon. I always thought that recreating the elaborate unfolding stairs was juice not worth the squeeze.

I heard legend of the director who was a major player in the NYC even into the 90s, but I never met him myself.

The movie is not realistic in how demure and obedient the french slaves are. I can assure you most are demanding and whiney.

This brings back memories but it’s a long time ago so I’m not sure if my memory is accurate. I remember I was extremely excited when I first heard about this movie when it came out. I knew I wanted to see it but I was so closeted (still am) and embarrassed about my submissive maso desires that I was scared to go to the show and see it because I thought everyone would see me going in and think I’m a pervert. I am pretty sure I worked up the nerve to go see it at some point because I think I remember I was kind of disappointed and not sure why I felt that way. This was before i actually had a real life session I am going to rewatch it on TCM if I can get it and see how I feel now.

Funny you say that because in scanning the BDSM scenes the other night before I posted, I noticed how tranced out the subs were. That's sort of like an ideal state for me if I can get there.

And did not know the director was in the scene. I believe that for the cock nailing scene the actress steps out of frame and a French pro domme in the same attire steps in to do the actual work.

I loved the basement dungeon and the metal stairs and the shot where the actress walks down the stairs, steadying herself with her black leather gloves. But, yes, probably a large investment to recreate that!

I think I saw this film more than once when it would play at NYC rep houses, sometimes on a double bill with "Story of O." I was probably also quite nervous to be sitting alone in the audience. I remember loving the basement dungeon, the leather costumes (by Lagerfeld I think), and some of the scenes, including the one with the guy on the stretching rack. The young me would have been shocked that one day it'd be on a free cable channel in uncut form.