Venus in Fur

Venus in Fur (2013)★ 6.9/10

La Vénus à la fourrure

Not Rated · FR,PL · 96 min · May 25, 2013

  • Drama

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Written by: David Ives, Roman Polanski

At the end of the day, an actress auditions for a writer's new play.

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Reviews

TtinaShayJanuary 24, 2025
The film’s dialogue-driven structure, featuring just two actors exchanging lines in a theater, is captivating. Under the guise of rehearsing a play, it explores themes like gender relations, equality, and the philosophy of love. Despite minimal physical interaction, save for the boot-lacing scene, the tension and sensuality on stage are outstanding.
XXenia.SrJanuary 24, 2025
Single-location with two characters. Films like this are always a challenge for feature-length runtime. The dialogue often feels forced, and despite creative use of camera work and editing, the result remains stagey. While the audience might start with enthusiasm, interest quickly wanes within 30 minutes, leaving one feeling drained by the end.
FFilmX5December 27, 2024
Roman Polanski, you're cutting corners here. It's fine to adapt a play, but this time you just filmed a story set in a theater. The film is well-made, but its symbolism feels too superficial and overly indulgent.
SSuperDCM+December 27, 2024
There are only two actors on the stage, and power shifts constantly as they enter and exit the play. What underlies the relationship between a sadist and a masochist is a cycle of obedience and domination. Desire and conquest are inherent aspects of human nature. There is no higher force, no good or evil, influencing the relationship between the sexes—only dangerous dynamics.
WwickeremergedNovember 28, 2024
Love is kinda like politics, right? Love involves power dynamics, much like the shifting of political power. Men and women often find themselves in a complicated relationship where they can be both adversaries and allies. If one person tries to assert dominance, they might face retaliation; if one submits, they may feel belittled. So, the question arises: who truly holds control, and who is being controlled?
VviolinhaFebruary 12, 2025
La estructura basada en el diálogo, con solo dos actores intercambiando líneas en un teatro, resulta cautivadora. Bajo la apariencia de ensayar una obra, se exploran temas como las relaciones de género, la igualdad y la filosofía del amor. A pesar de la mínima interacción física—salvo por la escena de los cordones de las botas—, la tensión y la sensualidad en el escenario prácticamente saltan de la pantalla.
Wwall@pileFebruary 12, 2025
A estrutura do filme baseada no diálogo, com apenas dois atores trocando falas em um teatro, é cativante. Sob o pretexto de ensaiar uma peça, explora temas como relações de gênero, igualdade e filosofia do amor. Apesar da mínima interação física, exceto pela cena do cadarço da bota, a tensão e a sensualidade no palco praticamente saltam da tela.
WWill_wmentsFebruary 11, 2025
Filmes com dois personagens e um único cenário são sempre um desafio para a duração de longas-metragens. O diálogo muitas vezes parece forçado e, apesar do uso criativo do trabalho de câmera e da edição, o resultado permanece teatral. Embora o público possa começar com entusiasmo, o interesse diminui rapidamente em 30 minutos, deixando a pessoa com uma sensação de esgotamento no final.
SSuper harryFebruary 11, 2025
Las películas de una sola localización y con solo dos personajes siempre representan un desafío para una duración de largometraje. Los diálogos a menudo se sienten forzados y, a pesar de un uso creativo de la cámara y la edición, el resultado sigue pareciendo teatral. Aunque el público comienza con entusiasmo, el interés se desvanece rápidamente en 30 minutos, dejando una sensación de agotamiento al final.