Femina Ridens (1969): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1969 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1969, Femina Ridens is a thriller, drama and liebesfilm film directed by Piero Schivazappa, running about 86 minutes. “Dominance. Submission.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Beautiful PR woman Maria finds herself trapped in the home of the sinister and troubled Dr Sayer, where she is subjected to a series of increasingly bizarre, terrifying and degradating sex games. Sayer admits that he has murdered several women after the same ordeal, always killing them at the point of orgasm. But all is not what it seems, and this is revealed to be the fantasy of a troubled man. Sayer finds salvation in Maria and falls for her, only for her to turn the tables on him and ultimately reveal that she too is not what she seems.

Who’s in it. Femina Ridens stars Dagmar Lassander as Maria, Philippe Leroy as Dr. Sayer, Lorenza Guerrieri as Gida and Varo Soleri as Administrator, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Femina Ridens has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Femina Ridens page.

If you liked it. Fans of Femina Ridens tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Femina Ridens (1969)?
In USA, Femina Ridens is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Femina Ridens worth watching?
Femina Ridens holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and liebesfilm. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Femina Ridens?
Femina Ridens stars Dagmar Lassander, Philippe Leroy, Lorenza Guerrieri, Varo Soleri and Maria Cumani Quasimodo.
When was Femina Ridens released?
Femina Ridens was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.