Betrayal [marc - Dorcel 2021] ((install))
The film plays with the concept of "watching and being watched." In several instances, the act of betrayal is performed with the knowledge that it might be discovered, or it is done in retaliation to being watched. This creates a layer of meta-commentary. The characters are aware of the performative nature of their infidelity.
At a gala in Maxime’s château, Julien and Elise execute their plan. But Maxime announces a new partnership—with a rival firm. The deal Julien thought he was stealing? A fake. Maxime reveals he knew about the affair all along. He fires Julien and publicly humiliates Elise. betrayal [marc dorcel 2021]
A deeper reading of Betrayal reveals a focus on voyeurism—not just for the audience, but for the characters within the story. The film plays with the concept of "watching
Furthermore, the film touches on the that is pervasive in Dorcel cinema, but it subverts it slightly. Instead of a clear dominant/submissive hierarchy, the power dynamic shifts fluidly. When the protagonist decides to "betray" back, she reclaims the dominant position in the relationship dynamic. The film posits that in the economy of their relationship, sex is currency, and she is spending it to balance the ledger. At a gala in Maxime’s château, Julien and
(also known as Trahison ) is a 2021 adult drama film produced by Marc Dorcel and directed by Hervé Bodilis . The film is noted for its high production values, lush Mediterranean scenery, and a story centered on infidelity and fractured family dynamics. Plot Overview