An erotic Art Nouveau fever dream of marriage, desire, and ritual in a French chateau.

THE GOLDEN MASS

1975 · 01:30:00 · NR · Drama · IMDB TMDB

A middle-aged couple invites a group of youngsters to their luxury villa to introduce them into the rituals and mystery of love and lust.

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Quick Answer

What is The Golden Mass about?

The Golden Mass is a 1975 Italian-French drama film directed by Beni Montresor about David and Helene, an unhappy married couple who host an extravagant and provocative gathering in their Art Nouveau chateau where lust, ritual, and taboo desires unravel.

Key Facts

Director: Beni Montresor
Writer: Beni Montresor
Release: 1975
Runtime: 1h 30m
Country: Italy, France
Language: French
Genres: Drama
Also Known As: La orgía del sexo, The Golden Mass, Rakkauden orgiat, Das Ritual, Seks Ritüeli, Nella profonda luce dei sensi

The SassyFlix Take

The Golden Mass plunges into the decadent core of 1970s erotic arthouse cinema, mixing sex rituals, exhibitionism, and a banquet of taboos inside a lavish French chateau dripping with Art Nouveau style. Beni Montresor's direction never shies away from controversy, serving up incestuous desires and surreal spectacle that's more than your average swingers’ soiree.

From the Vault

Where else but in 1975 France could marital malaise spiral into a full-blown bacchanal?

Why Cult

Art Nouveau Chateau Setting

The action unfolds in an opulent family chateau near Paris, offering period style and decadence as a backdrop for the surging erotic tension.

Erotic Rituals & Taboo

The film dives headlong into themes of orgies, sex parties, lust, and incestuous desires, orchestrating a daring blend of erotica and psycho-sexual drama.

Religious & Surreal Elements

Combining religious symbolism with surrealist storytelling, the film creates a feverish and psycho-sexual arthouse atmosphere rarely matched.

Controversial 1970s Sexploitation

A product of its era, this cult film pushes boundaries with explicit content and a fearless approach to 1970s sexual politics.

About This Film

Erotic psycho-sexual arthouse drama with strong religious and surrealistic elements follows David and Helene, a rich unhappy middle-aged couple stuck in a stale sexless marriage who live with their numerous household staff in her family's stylish Art Nouveau chateau on the outskirts of Paris, France. One evening, they invite their circle of close and attractive friends to a dinner party

Film Details

Director Beni Montresor

Writer Beni Montresor

Themes & Keywords

Female Rear Nudity Female Topless Nudity Female Full Frontal Nudity Female Pubic Hair Softcore Male Rear Nudity Erotica Voyeurism Male Frontal Nudity Father Daughter Relationship Large Breasts 1970s Love Cheating Wife Female Masturbation Orgy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Golden Mass about? +

The Golden Mass follows David and Helene, a wealthy but sexually dissatisfied couple, as they host a provocative dinner party at their Art Nouveau chateau where rituals of lust and taboo desires come to the fore.

When was The Golden Mass released? +

The Golden Mass was released in 1975.

Who directed The Golden Mass? +

Beni Montresor directed The Golden Mass.

How long is The Golden Mass? +

The Golden Mass has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is The Golden Mass? +

The Golden Mass is a drama film.

Where can I watch The Golden Mass? +

You can watch The Golden Mass on SassyFlix.