The hatred of two sisters-maid to her mistress (they call her Madame) has created a game-a ritual in which one of the maids dressed in Madam, and the second, called the name of sister, in every way mocks and humiliates Madame. The apotheosis of the game a theatrical murder Madame. But, gradually, the boundaries between game and reality start to blur
The Maids
| Year | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Country | UK, USA |
| Director | Christopher Miles |
| Cinematography | Douglas Slocombe |
| Scriptwriters | Robert EndersChristopher MilesJean Genet |
| Produced | Robert EndersGordon Scott |
| Music | Laurie Johnson |
| Art Direction | Robert Jones |
| Editing | Peter Tanner |
| Genres | Drama |
| Release Date | April 21, 1975 |
| MPAA | PG |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
Plot Summary
Did You Know?
The film is based on the play by Jean Genet "the Maids" (Les Bonnes, 1947).