The Ceremony

2015·Movie
1h 15min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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The Ceremony fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance4
  • Melancholy3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

A real life story and the mind

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

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About

In an extravagant house in Paris, people gather for sexual ceremonies in luxurious environments. The 83-year-old author, Catherine Robbe-Grillet is the brains and heart behind the erotic role playing. She is the dominatrix who controls what goes on and her partner, who is 31 years her junior, has promised to submit to her smallest command. Lina Mannheimer portrays a puzzling, intellectual and deeply fascinating woman who, accompanied by her husband Alain Robbe-Grillet, has dedicated herself to investigating sex both in life and in literature. The sadomasochistic ceremonies are presented with an intense presence and cinematic focus in this beautiful and thought-provoking debut film about desire, power and silk scarves.
Erotic DocumentaryPhilosophical ExplorationBDSM & Power DynamicsIntellectual PortraitVisually StrikingSlow BurnIntimate Character StudyUnconventional RomanceArt-House

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Ceremony legally?

The Ceremony is included with a subscription to GuideDoc in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ceremony worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ceremony rated?

NuditySexual content

Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is The Ceremony?

1 h 15 min

The Ceremony runs 1 h 15 min.

Is The Ceremony based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Ceremony in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Denmark, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch The Ceremony?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ceremony in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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