Sunday, October 22, 2006

"Going Under" in Boston

"Going Under" will be shown in Boston's Brattle Theater, November 17-19, 2006. The film seems to be getting only a very limited release for the moment, with short runs in just a few places.

This is what the press release says:

GOING UNDER
BRATTLE THEATER
Cambridge, MA
November 17-19, 2006
http://www.brattlefilm.org/

http://www.goingunderthefilm.com/
http://www.argotpictures.com/

GOING UNDER
Directed by Eric Werthman
Written by Eric Werthman & Jessica Gohlke
Starring Roger Rees & Geno Lechner
2004, 35mm, 98 minutes.

Peter, a psychotherapist, and Suzanne, a professional dominatrix, have been meeting once a week for over two years. In the privacy of a dungeon room in an S & M house, Suzanne delicately pierces, prods and ultimately soothes Peter as they engage in sensual dominance and submission reenactments.
Peter's wife Pat knows about her husband's other life, but there is an understanding between them; what happens in the dungeon is relegated to the world of fantasy. Peter and Suzanne, undeniably drawn to each other, agree to see each other on the outside. Though Suzanne is clearly ambivalent about any sort of physical intimacy, Peter becomes increasingly obsessed with consummating their relationship. The more Suzanne pulls away, the harder Peter finds it to let go. As they meet in coffee shops, bars and restaurants throughout New York City, Peter remembers the erotic "scenes" between them and the relationship these fantasies have to his past.

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