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Erotic Lesbian BDSM Romance THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY (2014)
June 8 : 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
“ONE OF THE BEST FILMS OF THE 2010s… Without question, the most moving film ever made about being a power bottom. This is the rare love story about compatibility and calibration, as two adults reestablish the terms of their partnership to find a new normal.” – The AV Club
Sex, bondage, and butterflies: two women explore the extremes of carnal desire in this kinky, deliciously twisted tale of erotic obsession. In a crumbling European estate, butterfly researcher Cynthia (Sidse Babett Knudsen) and her lover Evelyn (Chiara D’Anna) repeatedly enact a sadomasochistic role-playing game, with Cynthia as the stern mistress and Evelyn her subservient slave. But as the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur, and Cynthia grows increasingly uneasy with Evelyn’s insatiable appetite for punishment, their relationship is pushed to the limit. Dripping with dreamlike imagery, giallo and Jess Franco flourishes, Gothic atmosphere, and a lush chamber pop score by Cat’s Eyes, this critically-acclaimed, darkly comic erotic fantasia is a seductive feast for the senses!
“An exquisite hothouse flower of high-toned eroticism” – The New York Times
“Visually ravishing, emotionally wise, and kinky as a coiled rope…a delight.” – The Hollywood Reporter
“This isn’t merely film of the year… it’s sure to be one of the films of the decade” – L.A. Weekly
There are absolutely NO MEN in The Duke of Burgundy, which also happens to be the case for the film that precedes it, Mädchen in Uniform! Buy tickets to both for a sapphic double feature without a drop of testosterone.
This film is screening as part of Arkadin’s month-long celebration of PRIDE, showcasing a wide array of queer classics, cult favorites, and underseen gems.
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- All seats are first-come, first-served.
- The theater opens 30 minutes prior to showtime, except for “Happy Hour” events and pre-shows when the theater opens at the listed start time.
- All ages are welcome at Arkadin except for Drinkolas Cage events, which are restricted to 21+. We follow the MPAA rating guidelines for all other films.
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- When an event is sold out, we reserve the right to release open seats to customers on the waitlist. If you have a pre-purchased ticket and arrive late and there is no seat for you, your ticket will be refunded.
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