Writer of O
Écrivain d'O
Synopsis
Published in Paris in 1954, Story of O was an immediate bestseller and literary scandal: an elegantly written S&M fantasy that had all the hallmarks of being an autobiographical account by the pseudonymous Pauline Réage. In 1994 Dominique Aury, a mild-mannered, dowdy editor for France’s prestigious Gallimard press, revealed her authorship. Pola Rapaport explores Aury's inspiration, recreating the world of '50s literary Paris and setting it against dramatic sequences that bring the infamous book to life. The author as well as various French intellectuals expound on the thorny relationship between sexuality and power, submission and freedom, liberation and non-being.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pola Rapaport
- Screenplay & Story
- Pola Rapaport
- Original Title
- Écrivain d'O
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pola Rapaport
Pola Rapaport
Department Leadership Roster
Pola Rapaport
Director
Pola Rapaport
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Writer of O.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Writer of O.
list6
MovieLens[40K:50K]
2000
Similar Titles to Writer of O
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
7.2
7.0
8.0
5.0
3.3
6.0
1.0
9.5
10.0
10.0
More Like Writer of O
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Writer of O
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Writer of O about?
Published in Paris in 1954, Story of O was an immediate bestseller and literary scandal: an elegantly written S&M fantasy that had all the hallmarks of being an autobiographical account by the pseudonymous Pauline Réage. In 1994 Dominique Aury, a mild-mannered, dowdy editor for France’s prestigious Gallimard press, revealed her authorship. Pola Rapaport explores Aury's inspiration, recreating the world of '50s literary Paris and setting it against dramatic sequences that bring the infamous book to life. The author as well as various French intellectuals expound on the thorny relationship between sexuality and power, submission and freedom, liberation and non-being.
Who directed Writer of O?
Writer of O was directed by Pola Rapaport.
Who stars in Writer of O?
The principal cast of Writer of O includes Catherine Mouchet, Pénélope Puymirat, Cyril Corral, Alain Rimoux.
When was Writer of O released and how long is it?
Writer of O was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.