The Duke of Burgundy
Synopsis
Day in and day out, lovers Cynthia and Evelyn enact an elaborate sadomasochistic fantasy as mistress and maid. But as their ritual of domination and submission begins to turn stale, Cynthia yearns for something more conventional, while Evelyn tries to push their taboos even further.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 23, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Strickland
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Strickland
- Original Score
- Rachel Zeffira, Faris Badwan
- Original Title
- The Duke of Burgundy
- Country of Origin
- Hungary, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Pioneer Pictures, Rook Films, Film4 Productions, Ripken Productions, BFI, Protagonist Pictures, Ingenious Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Strickland
Peter Strickland
Rachel Zeffira, Faris Badwan
Nicholas D. Knowland
Matyas Fekete
Andrew Starke, Ben Wheatley, Amy Jump, Anna Higgs, Lizzie Francke
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Strickland
Director
Andrew Starke
Producer
Pater Sparrow
Production Design
Rachel Zeffira
Original Music Composer
Nicholas D. Knowland
Director of Photography
Matyas Fekete
Editor
Andrea Flesch
Costume Design
Faris Badwan
Original Music Composer
Peter Strickland
Writer
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Duke of Burgundy
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What is The Duke of Burgundy about?
Day in and day out, lovers Cynthia and Evelyn enact an elaborate sadomasochistic fantasy as mistress and maid. But as their ritual of domination and submission begins to turn stale, Cynthia yearns for something more conventional, while Evelyn tries to push their taboos even further.
Who directed The Duke of Burgundy?
The Duke of Burgundy was directed by Peter Strickland.
Who stars in The Duke of Burgundy?
The principal cast of The Duke of Burgundy includes Sidse Babett Knudsen, Chiara D'Anna, Eugenia Caruso, Zita Kraszkó, Monica Swinn.
When was The Duke of Burgundy released and how long is it?
The Duke of Burgundy was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Duke of Burgundy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Duke of Burgundy was composed by Rachel Zeffira, Faris Badwan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Duke of Burgundy?
The Duke of Burgundy holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).