The Ceremony

In this documentary debut, director Lina Mannheimer explores the life and work of French author Catherine Robbe-Grillet, who organizes extravagant sex ceremonies in her Parisian home. The film delves into themes of desire, power, and identity through intimate interviews with Robbe-Grillet and her partner Alain Robbe-Grillet (in archive footage). The cinematic portrayal of the ceremonies offers a thought-provoking and intense look at the boundaries of human experience, showcasing the beauty and complexity of these "sadomasochistic rituals."