The Ceremony (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2014, The Ceremony is a documentary film directed by Lina Mannheimer, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. In an extravagant house in Paris, people gather for sexual ceremonies in luxurious environments. The 83-year-old author, Catherine Robbe-Grillet is the brains and heart behind the erotic role playing. She is the dominatrix who controls what goes on and her partner, who is 31 years her junior, has promised to submit to her smallest command. Lina Mannheimer portrays a puzzling, intellectual and deeply fascinating woman who, accompanied by her husband Alain Robbe-Grillet, has dedicated herself to investigating sex both in life and in literature. The sadomasochistic ceremonies are presented with an intense presence and cinematic focus in this beautiful and thought-provoking debut film about desire, power and silk scarves.
Who’s in it. The Ceremony stars Catherine Robbe-Grillet, Beverly Charpentier, Alain Robbe-Grillet as Self (archive footage) and Dominique Corringer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Ceremony has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ceremony page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ceremony (2014)?
- In US, The Ceremony is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ceremony worth watching?
- The Ceremony holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ceremony?
- The Ceremony stars Catherine Robbe-Grillet, Beverly Charpentier, Alain Robbe-Grillet, Dominique Corringer and Christian Hersant.
- When was The Ceremony released?
- The Ceremony was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.