The Story of O

Strange enough I just managed to rewatch it for the first time in like 10 years.

Masterpiece indeed.

I enjoy this movie a lot ,and wish there was a training place so those who wanted to go could.

Definitely a wonderful movie in alot of ways when it comes down to the lifestyles and in alot of ways the thought processes involved. Though just as so many movies makes you think of more questions than it may answer.

A classic...I havent seen it for a couple of years now...time to watch it again...wish they would make some like that now.

"Confessions of O" by Regine Deforges Viking Press A long interview with Pauline Reage author of "The Story of O" Very interesting and enlightening.

I like the book better than the movie

I read the first chapters online but I haven't finished it. I know there's a movie but I want to finish the book first and maybe I'll watch the movie. Even though I didn't like Fifty Dhades because it wasn't rough enough, I've heard The Story of O can be a bit much but we will see!!

The Story of O comes much recommended from me. There is a bit of physical roughness, but much of it is primarily psychological tension rather than physical. I have a lot of admiration for the main actress for what she put herself through.

In my opinion, the book is an absolute classic and very well done. It has been around for many years and appears to be standing well in the test of time. I highly recommend it.

I totally agree it has stood the test of time and always will for its gritty realism and psychological profiling of the character of O. It is light years away from Grey - the total opposite end of the spectrum. The movie is erotic, sensual, beautiful and engaging. And while it doesn't compare to the book, it is worth the watch - more than once - for its beauty. Classic. Most of us older people in the lifestyle first got our hands on it in our misspent youths. I should add it to my annual re-read list. Right behind Lolita.

I had the movie, but need to read the book. Has anyone read the Marketplace series by Laura Antoniou?

I'm currently reading the second of the Marketplace series books, the Trainer. I finished the first book the other day and ...

Well, let's just say that I've had a lot on my mind lately.

Jinny, have you seen the movie? How does the book compare?

Not seen the movie.

Jinny, I first saw it in the late 70's on a single VHS tape. Then in 80's or 90's it came out in a series of ten VHS tapes (I use to own but got rid of)...now they have it out on a 5 CD set. I think you would enjoy seeing it. It is really well done and very erotic.

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I read the book a very long time ago and saw the film when it went out.

In my opinion, the book was far superior to the film, which came out in the wake of the box office success of Emmanuelle in the so called soft porn chic categorie.

Still, seeing the film again a few weeks ago, I would say it has not aged very well;, but the main actress, Corinne Clery, was quite attractive and, even if she has not turned into a myth like Sylvia Kristel, to my knowledge, she has been able to persue a film career in Italy until recently..She even managed to be a James Bond girl (in"Moonraker").

For those fan of the Story of O or those who may be interested and don't care to read you might want to check out the audio book from Audible.com. I found it an excellent listen and was about 7 hour long. I will be looking for the video version soon. Enjoy!

Thanks for the link to the author bio...very interesting background material.

Oh I loved it.. for me it was the absolute horror she felt in the beginning but embraced her inner submissive slut and grew from there

Just read this inactive thread and thought I would give a bump to see if anyone had any further thoughts on "The Story of O," the book or movie.

Earlier today, I started a new thread in the Psychology Corner forum, a small part of which involved seeing "The Story of O" movie, as a young newly wed, with another young couple. Pasted below is the part of that post related to "The Story of O."

When first married, my wife and I went to see the movie "The Story of O" with another young couple. I found much of the movie very arousing but was turned off be the more brutal parts. Leaving the theater, I was surprised that the girls admitted being extremely aroused and sloppy wet. Later, discussing it with my young, relatively innocent wife, I was even more surprised to find that it was specifically the more brutal scenes that aroused her so much.

The book and the brutality of the taxi scene is, I hate to say it, TERRIFIC.

The book is supposed to be a brutal story.

Susie, I will have to get a new copy of the book and refresh my memory. I cannot immediately call to mind the taxi scene.

I am intrigued that the a very brutal scene is erotic to you. That is the subject of my post in the Psychology Corner. I would be very interested in your expanded thoughts on that subject if you care to share them. If so, the Psychology Corner would probably be more appropriate than this narrower thread on "The Story of O."

Maybe it's the taxi scene and what follows. My very vague memory recalls kidnapping in the taxi and brutal treatment following. ? ? ? ? ?

I haven't read the book in over twenty-five years.

I would have to re-read the book also.

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I HAVE THE BOOK AND THE VIDEO AT LOOK AT it OCCASIONALLY. The book is in paperback and has several pictures from the movie/video. For some reason I do not find the book or video to be brutal. I find it very erotic even though I would never consent to participate in the activities depicted. I'm too vanilla.

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The Story of O was written by a woman so there is a certain tenderness that most men do not see, feel or understand. It a way O is more in control then meets the eye. If you can find it, check out Confessions of O by Regine Deforges... very informative. I am not into any kind of BDSM but I really liked both of these books.

Another good book is The Killing of Sister George.

It has been at least 30 years since I read the book.

I would LOVE to do a re-enactment of the taxi scene either as the Domme or the submissive.

That would be really exciting.

Read that book when I was in my early 20's. I gave it to the woman who I first had anal sex with, my first intense anal experiences, though nothing like in the book. She loved it and we read some passages to each other. I sometimes wonder if our sexual experiences would have become more intense if we had stayed together longer.

Have read some of the earlier posts on this discussion, and I think there seems to be some confusion over the film.

The original film was made in 1975, and is fairly true to the book, and starred Corinne Cléry as O, Udo Kier as René and the British actor Anthony Steel as Sir Stephen. That is the classic.

In 200, I think an Italian TV company produced a 10 part series loosely based on the Story of O book. That is probably the box set some other members are talking about.

Just wanted to clear that up for people new to the Story of O.

I think this young woman is enjoying The Story of O,

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