What I really appreciated about the film was that it was most definitely not made for the male gaze, which was my no. 1 fear upon hearing it was yet another sexy lesbian film directed by a man.

Beautiful, sexy, funny and tragic, with its all-women cast and sole focus on female sexuality it is clear evidence that mainstream cinema's aversion to strong women as the centre of a film is hackneyed, dull, and simply false.

It's a visually rich, tactile film with two beautifully observed, subtle performances at its centre.

…a rare erotic drama that sticks to its task with commendable brio. Peter Strickland's The Duke of Burgundy is a must see for those who like to dine off the menu, but also a gorgeous curio that’s fun to watch even for those who aren’t looking for kink...