Venus in Furs
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Venus in Furs

The coat that covered paradise, uncovered hell!

4.7 / 10 1969 1h 27mR Italian
Drama

Storyline

Based on the infamous novel by Leopold Sacher-Masoch this fine film follows the perverted passions of a young couple as Severin watches the beautiful Wanda writhing naked amongst furs. His disturbing peeping tomism triggers off a whirlpool of emotions due to a childhood episode which punishes voyeurism with pain.

Cast & Crew

Laura Antonelli

Laura Antonelli

Wanda von Dunajew

Lead
Régis Vallée

Régis Vallée

Severin

Renate Kasché

Renate Kasché

Blond Maid Gracia

Werner Pochath

Werner Pochath

Andreimis - Young Fisherman

Mady Rahl

Mady Rahl

Helga Witte

Wolf Ackva

Wolf Ackva

Heshwan - Horse Breeder

PH

Peter Heeg

Psychiatrist

JR

Josil Raquel

Brunette Maid

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Massimo Dallamano's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Venus in Furs is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker