The Duke of Burgundy (2014)

A woman who studies butterflies and moths tests the limits of her relationship with her lesbian lover.

Director:

Peter Strickland

Writer:

Peter Strickland

Stars:

Sidse Babett Knudsen, Monica Swinn, Chiara D'Anna

7 wins & 27 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Chiara D'Anna	...	Evelyn
Kata Bartsch	...	Dr. Lurida
Sidse Babett Knudsen	...	Cynthia
Monica Swinn	...	Lorna
Zita Kraszkó	...	Dr. Schuller
Gretchen Meddaugh	...	Dr. in Audience
Eszter Tompa	...	Dr. Viridana
Fatma Mohamed	...	The Carpenter
Eugenia Caruso	...	Dr. Fraxini / The Scream (voice)

Storyline

A woman who studies butterflies and moths tests the limits of her relationship with her lesbian lover.

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Plot Keywords:

lesbian | female stockinged legs | entomology | female stockinged foot | female stockinged feet | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site [Hungary]

Country:

UK Hungary

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 January 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Duke of Burgundy

Filming Locations:

Hungary

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$11,902, 25 January 2015

Gross USA:

$64,521

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$185,147

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rook Films, Pioneer Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Duke of Burgundy (hamearis lucina) is a small orange and brown springtime butterfly that is found in England only with a stronghold in central-southern areas and more isolated colonies in the southern Lake District and the North York Moors.

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Quotes

Evelyn: I love you. You're mine now.

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Crazy Credits

Includes a credit for "Human Toilet Consultants".

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Connections

References Mothlight (1963)

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Soundtracks

Evelyn's Birthday
Written by Rachel Zeffira & Faris Badwan
Performed by Cat's Eyes

User Reviews

A Boring Masterpiece

I can understand why this movie is so highly regarded by critics. But deep down, I'm just your average movie enthusiast that still loves stupid movies with badass guys shooting bad guys with big guns. Sure there are time I'm really into some cult movies, but they are cult for a reason and that's because most people don't enjoy them, because most people love stupid movies with badass guys shooting bad guys with big guns. It's unfair, but that's how it goes. When watching The Duke of Burgundy I never expected it to be a mainstream movie, but even so I can't help feeling let down. However, let me start by what's good in this movie: The first thing I noticed was the atmosphere. Dark but ironically so, colorful. The slow unravel of the relationship's intricacies and, yet again, slow build up to the inevitable emotional breakdown, were carefully crafted, that is obvious talent right there. Nevertheless, personally, it failed to deliver the emotional impact it promised, leaving no lasting impressions or afterthoughts on the subject the movie was centered on. There was a surreal dream sequence that, in my opinion, did not fit the movie, and even if you can have an interpretation out of it, it felt misplaced and pretentious. On some levels, this movie reminded me of Shame, but where shame got it right, this one felt bland and unclear. As far as enjoyment goes, this movie failed me. It was boring. Good but boring.