A 1980 drama film translating Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's life through his ex-wife's published diaries.
The narrative is constructed from the diaries of Aurora von Rümelin, published under a pseudonym. The film translates Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's biography into a dramatic format.
The completed drama film debuts at the prestigious 37th Venice International Film Festival in 1980. This marks the official introduction of the biographical adaptation to the public.
The film travels to major American festivals, including New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Each screening extends the narrative's reach across different cultural contexts.
The screening journey concludes at the Orleans Film Festival in 1981. The film completes its exhibition cycle after a year of international festival appearances.
Aurora Rumelin is happy because the noble writer Leopold Sacher-Masoch has asked for her hand. Little by little the marriage goes into crisis mainly because Leopold asks his wife to beat him before sexual relations and to treat him like a slave. Both spouses have lovers and, in the end, the marriage ends in divorce.
Franco Brogi Taviani
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