Masoch
Synopsis
Aurora Rumelin is happy because the noble writer Leopold Sacher-Masoch has asked for her hand. Little by little the marriage goes into crisis mainly because Leopold asks his wife to beat him before sexual relations and to treat him like a slave. Both spouses have lovers and, in the end, the marriage ends in divorce.
Top Cast
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Paolo Malco
Leopold (Leopold von Sacher Masoch)
Francesca De Sapio
Wanda (Aurora Rumelin)
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
Alexander
Inga Alexandrova
Irina
Remo Remotti
Grunwald
Valeria D'Obici
Ulda
Claudio Sorrentino
Armand
Dario Mazzoli
Staudenheim
Stefano Calanchi
Il Greco
Franca Lumachi
Levatrice
Mario Castaldi
Servo
Fabio Farris
Stefano Stefanelli
Raoul Torresi
(as Raoul Gelsini)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Brogi Taviani
- Screenplay & Story
- Franco Brogi Taviani, Leopold von Sacher-Masoch
- Original Score
- Gianfranco Plenizio
- Original Title
- Masoch
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Difilm, Tierre S.A.S.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Brogi Taviani
Franco Brogi Taviani, Leopold von Sacher-Masoch
Gianfranco Plenizio
Angelo Bevilacqua
Sergio Buzi
Franco Brogi Taviani, Giancarlo Di Fonzo, Tonino Paoletti
Department Leadership Roster
Gianni Sbarra
Production Design
Angelo Bevilacqua
Director of Photography
Franco Brogi Taviani
Director
Franco Brogi Taviani
Writer
Franco Brogi Taviani
Producer
Giancarlo Di Fonzo
Producer
Tonino Paoletti
Producer
Sergio Buzi
Editor
Renato Ventura
Costume Design
Leopold von Sacher-Masoch
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Masoch.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Masoch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Masoch about?
Aurora Rumelin is happy because the noble writer Leopold Sacher-Masoch has asked for her hand. Little by little the marriage goes into crisis mainly because Leopold asks his wife to beat him before sexual relations and to treat him like a slave. Both spouses have lovers and, in the end, the marriage ends in divorce.
Who directed Masoch?
Masoch was directed by Franco Brogi Taviani.
Who stars in Masoch?
The principal cast of Masoch includes Paolo Malco, Francesca De Sapio, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Inga Alexandrova, Remo Remotti.
When was Masoch released and how long is it?
Masoch was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Masoch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Masoch was composed by Gianfranco Plenizio.