Venus in Fur

In this 2013 film directed by Roman Polański, the story unfolds in a Parisian theater where a playwright-director, played by Mathieu Amalric, is casting for his new play. The narrative takes a turn when an actress, portrayed by Emmanuelle Seigner, arrives late for an audition and gradually blurs the lines between reality and performance. The film is an adaptation of a play by David Ives, which itself is inspired by the 1870 novel by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch. The movie is a compelling exploration of power dynamics and seduction, set almost entirely within the confines of the theater. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.