“Love, obsession, and the delicate art of control.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Genre: Drama, Romance, Psychological Thriller | Starring: Sidse Babett Knudsen, Chiara D’Anna

Peter Strickland’s The Duke of Burgundy is a hypnotic and visually stunning exploration of love, power dynamics, and desire. The film follows Cynthia (Sidse Babett Knudsen) and Evelyn (Chiara D’Anna), a sophisticated couple living in a dreamlike European setting, where they indulge in meticulously crafted rituals of dominance and submission.

However, beneath the surface of their carefully structured relationship, emotions become tangled, and the line between fantasy and reality blurs. With its lush cinematography, evocative sound design, and an atmosphere reminiscent of European arthouse cinema, The Duke of Burgundy is both intoxicating and deeply intimate. Free of conventional storytelling tropes, it invites the audience into a world where love is expressed through control, vulnerability, and ritualistic devotion.

A hauntingly beautiful and unconventional romance, this film is a must-watch for those who appreciate deeply layered storytelling and mesmerizing aesthetics.