| The Last Mistress
marks the monumental pairing of cinema's premiere provocateur, director
Catherine Breillat (Romance, Fat Girl) with the most fearless and
explosive actor of our generation, Asia Argento (Marie Antoniette,
Boarding Gate). A penniless rogue, Ryno de Marigny, shocks 19th
century France with his engagement to the virginal gem of the
aristocracy, Hermangarde. As lurid speculations of Ryno's ten year
affair with the carnal Vellini (Argento) manifest, a supremely erotic
and wickedly humorous depiction of human lust is revealed - overriding
the brittle facade of nobility and reverence. Bolstered by Breillat's
mastery of the medium and Argento's commanding performance, The Last
Mistress is a highly entertaining yet incredibly provocative film
that has resulted in unanimous praise from audiences and critics across
the world. |
