The Art of Sex & Seduction | Avec Plaisir: Ceremonies of Love & Desire
Where: French Institute Alliance Française
22 E. 60th St.
212-355-6100 Price: $30
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Get a glimpse inside the secret ceremonies and sadomasochistic rites of France’s most notorious dominatrix. A screening of provocative highlights from La Cérémonie and Le Contrat, Lina Mannheimer’s documentaries about Catherine Robbe-Grillet, will be followed by a rare appearance by Madame herself.
The modern-day Marquise de Sade and Beverly Charpentier—the woman who gave up her freedom to serve her—will talk with author and journalist Toni Bentley about their love, friendship and rituals.
In English
Followed by book signings
Must be 18+
FIAF, Florence Gould Hall
55 E. 59th St.
New York, NY 10022