If you have never heard of the movie ‘Verfolgt‘, why not? It’s a German film that has been marketed in English as ‘Hounded’ and ‘Punish Me’.
It’s a rare beast: a femdom story that involves a conflicted, older female dominant sadist and a much younger, pretty submissive masochist. It boasts fine acting and nary a latex or leather outfit in sight.
I found a link to a wonderful tribute to it, so here’s a preview:
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I was so delighted to check my Google Reader subscriptions and find that you enjoyed my vid enough to recommend it! <3 Your posts have been a great joy to me and I'm happy I could introduce you to this lovely film.
Oh oh!! No, thank YOU!! I so love this clip, you did such a fabulous job on it!
I already knew of the film (it’s one of the few DVDs I actually own), but this clip is so wonderful for pulling out those moments, I couldn’t wait to share it! I found the link to it in your very insightful interview over at Dishevelled Domina.
And I’m delighted that you have been enjoying my posts *happy dance*
Ferns
I’ve set the beast to task finding this for me on DVD. Is it English subtitled?
I can’t remember if it’s dubbed or subtitled, and I am too lazy to go dig it up and look, but either way, it’s definitely available in English.
Go, Sweets’ beast!
Ferns
No leather or latex? And it’s femdommy you say?
:scoffs:
Well, my work here is done. Back to the pretty pictures on Tumblr.
*kicks you right in the scoffery*
Ferns
I found the movie itself unbearably depressing. This video does highlight what was hot about it, but I really want to see a femdom romance that has a happy ending.
Is that too much to ask?
It’s not too much to ask!
Truth be told, I have watched the movie several times now and I can’t remember the ending (this is one of the positive things about having a terrible memory, I tend to really only remember the good stuff!).
Ferns
I loved watching that clip. The film is beautifully shot and the black and white tableau really adds to the visual impact. The song choice is perfect as well.
The age difference between the characters makes their D/s relationship highly believable. I think many (most?) subs revert to a childhood fantasy where an older Mistress (or Master) dominates them. Actually replicating that fantasy gets more difficult as one ages for obvious reasons. Hence you end up with 60 year old men chasing 25 year old Dominas (usually pros) acting out their matriarchal sexual fantasies. Pretty counter intuitive!
The fact that there was no leather or latex in evidence also added to the authenticity IMHO. I love leather. Please don’t get me wrong. But if someone dominates me for their pleasure and not mine would they necessarily get dressed up in a costume to do it?
I really want to see the film after watching that clip. Thanks for sharing it with us.
You’re most welcome.
Heed Peroxide’s warning about the ending though!
Ferns
Hummm…brings back memories of something i lived, she was older, very intuitive, clever and she read me like an open book…, pity she wansn’t dominant.
Will look for this, looks very stimulating.
Thanks for posting
rem
“Hummm…brings back memories of something i lived, she was older, very intuitive, clever and she read me like an open book…, pity she wansn’t dominant.”
It still sounds like it was something wonderful, even if she wasn’t dominant.
“Thanks for posting”
You’re most welcome.
Ferns
Oh it was, very complete in all sorts of ways. In insight it was the first time i “loved” someone and was loved back.
rem
And here I was hoping to hear some German… it’s what, like the sexiest language known to humankind? (er, not).
It looks sad. I can’t handle sad.
Is there some alternate ending with sunshine and rainbows and puppies?
…German can be pretty sexy! If you know how to use it.
But when I think about it… whenever we get to the good, naughty stuff… we usually revert to English, even though we are BOTH German…
Point taken, I guess ;)
“Is there some alternate ending with sunshine and rainbows and puppies?”
If I find one, I will let you know. I love a happy ending.
Ferns
http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/4036548/Punish_Me_(Verfolgt)
Here is the torrent for it if you want to download it and some seeders are up!
Yes i agree about depressing DS movies…like is nt the Story of O one of the most grim and bad adverts for DS ever?
So if one does nt watch the ending is it ok?? This movie Ferns recommends??
You can’t ask me if it’s okay, apparently my mind only retains the bits I like and blocks out the rest. That totally works for me!
Ferns
I haven’t seen this yet, but I did remember seeing some interesting discussion of it last year. After a little hunting around I tracked down this thoughtful post on it by Ranai
http://ranai.wordpress.com/2011/10/21/verfolgt-hounded-punish-me-a-film-by-angelina-maccarone/
-paltego
That is a *great* review, paltego. Thank you for pointing us to it!
Ferns
Oh holy GODS this gave Me chills. Some of the clips were so US that it nearly brought tears to My eyes. The tender moments were spot on…it was all spot on. I have not seen the movie, sad to hear it does not have a happy ending. My story does, and continues to. I am 49, he is 28. He is everything sweet and bright in My life, The mutual darkness we share makes the light all the brighter. Thank You for reminding Me of how lucky I am that he is Mine.
M. FV and (luxnecronis)
Oh, I’m glad it reminded you of sweet things with your boy! They are really lovely scenes between the two of them.
Ferns
Such sweet sadness… desire and longing coupled with hesitation and second-guessing. So very much like the fight i share with Mistress FV – it is difficult, sometimes, to see Her struggle with Her own inner misgivings, Her doubts, even after three years of devotion.
What is, is, and such a paltry thing as ‘age’ is a laughable reason for reluctance. Nevertheless it is there, and a constant fight. Thank You for finding this clip and bringing it to where i was able to see it, and able to realize that perhaps i am not alone in this fight.
–luxnecronis, pet and Guardian to M. FV.
*smile* It is lovely to have both you AND your Mistress posting your perspectives on the same clip, thank you for it.
And yes, though the age difference is only one aspect of the issues they have, it is a significant issue for her more than for him. Interesting.
Ferns
“And yes, though the age difference is only one aspect of the issues they have, it is a significant issue for her more than for him. Interesting.”
Lady Ferns…
It would seem that my phrasing was amiss. The age difference, as well as Her understanding of where my own desires lay is an issue with Her psyche, not my own. my devotion is unfazed by such mere issues as age.
I do everything in my power to show Her every day that my desire for Her transcends everything on the mortal plane… and every day I continue to try. She crosses between isolated incredulism and savage desire, which is almost always followed by confusion. Why? Why, is the question on her lips.
And my response is, as always… ‘why not?’
“The age difference… is an issue with Her psyche, not my own.”
No, I understood. I was musing that in the movie, it was the same. It was the woman who was more more concerned about it, he essentially chased her.
“And my response is, as always… ‘why not?’”
*smile* Why not indeed.
Ferns
If she was 24 and hot, I’d be all over it…Alas, 24 year olds only wear latex and have really cheesy lines. (It’s been a really long time since I commented hasn’t it? =\ )
It has been a long time, Brids. Welcome back!
And if she was 24 and hot, it would be a completely different film and the latex would be mandatory I’m afraid…
Ferns
Love this video. It captures what is unspeakable.
Ferns You are amazing and I’m so glad You shared this blog. i have much to read.
Masterpiece Theater, I think from the UK, recently aired a Sherlock Holmes on public TV in the Midwest with a Dominatrix who enters into a very psychological relationship with Sherlock and nearly spins his head. It was awesome and when she stood over him with Her crop it was very intense. Has anyone seen this? You all probably have seen this…
Be Well.
I love it also, penthesilea did such a great job on it.
“Ferns You are amazing and I’m so glad You shared this blog. i have much to read.”
Thank you for the most lovely compliment.
I assume you are a new reader if you still have much to read… no hurry, I can wait.
Done yet?
*laugh*
“Masterpiece Theater, I think from the UK, recently aired a Sherlock Holmes on public TV in the Midwest with a Dominatrix…”
And no, I have not seen the Sherlock Holmes episode… is there a clip/trailer/teaser somewhere you can point to? It sounds interesting.
Ferns
It’s awesome if you like Holmes. :-)
http://video.pbs.org/video/2229864759
http://video.pbs.org/video/2228350222/
Enjoy.
Gah!!! Thank you so much for the links. I finally had some time to go and have a look and to my annoyance, it is not available in my region. Grrrr…
*sigh*
Ferns
Drat. It’s really good and I think You would have enjoyed it. :-(
Tempted to join the Fern sweat club… :-)
Yes, it happens sometimes… annoying!
And you should sooo join the sweat shop!! Come on!! *leaves a trail of low fat cookies…*
Ferns
I found this video to be incredibly sad as well as incredibly hot. I’ve not seen the movie, though I have heard of it. I occasionally check Netflix for it. And then I forget about it before I look elsewhere. I get distracted.
Perhaps you’ll show it to me some day.