Yes, Mistress

Yes, Mistress — released under the French title Oui, Maîtresse — is a documentary feature scheduled for release on August 15, 2026, produced by the Université du Québec à Montréal. The film centers on Steve, a 61-year-old man whose outward life appears conventional but who engages privately in BDSM, a practice the film frames through an anthropological lens. Through close observation of his motivations, the documentary examines what the interplay of control and submission reveals about bodily autonomy, desire, and personal identity. Conducted in French, the film situates itself within a tradition of intimate, socially engaged documentary portraiture.