Tops & Bottoms


1h 20m 1999

Brief Synopsis

A historical overview of sadomasochism and the relationships between tops (masters) and bottoms (slaves). By examining the work of Marquis de Sade, Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, Richard von Kraftt-Ebing and Erich Fromm, the history of the movement is contextualized. In addition, the relationship betwee

Film Details

Also Known As
Tops & Bottoms: Sex, Power and Sadomasochism
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m

Synopsis

A historical overview of sadomasochism and the relationships between tops (masters) and bottoms (slaves). By examining the work of Marquis de Sade, Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, Richard von Kraftt-Ebing and Erich Fromm, the history of the movement is contextualized. In addition, the relationship between contemporary Toronto sadomasochists Robert and Mary Dante is examined.

Film Details

Also Known As
Tops & Bottoms: Sex, Power and Sadomasochism
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m

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Released in United States 1999

Released in United States September 1999

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Perspective Canada) September 9-18, 1999.

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States September 1999 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Perspective Canada) September 9-18, 1999.)