In this 2013 film directed by Roman Polański, the story unfolds in a Parisian theater where a playwright-director, played by Mathieu Amalric, is struggling to cast the lead role in his new play. Enter Vanda, portrayed by Emmanuelle Seigner, an actress who seems to embody the character in unexpected ways. As the audition progresses, the lines between reality and performance blur, leading to a captivating exploration of power dynamics and seduction. The film is an adaptation of David Ives’ play, which itself is inspired by the 1870 novel by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.