WHEN
Friday 27 November
7pm start for pre-drinks
Film start 8:45pm
WHERE
Thornbury Picture House
Cinema Erotica presents Sanctuary (2022) — directed by Zachary Wigon.
Join us for the next Cinema Erotica Night as we present Sanctuary (2022) — director Zachary Wigon's provocative psychological thriller exploring the complexities of desire, dominance, submission and the shifting dynamics of power.
Set almost entirely within the confines of a luxury hotel suite, the film follows Hal, a wealthy hotel heir preparing to take over his late father's business empire, and Rebecca, a dominatrix with whom he shares a carefully constructed arrangement.
When Hal attempts to end their relationship, what begins as a seemingly straightforward conversation quickly evolves into an intricate psychological battle. As the balance of power shifts between them, the boundaries between performance and reality become increasingly difficult to distinguish.
Starring Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott, Sanctuary challenges conventional ideas of control, vulnerability and intimacy. Through a series of escalating negotiations, the film explores the psychology of dominance and submission, questioning who truly holds the power in a relationship — and whether surrendering control can itself be an expression of power.
Join us for pre-drinks from 7 pm at Thornbury Picture House bar, then head in to the cinema for an 8:45 pm screening.
Please note: This is strictly a non-play event.
