Barbet Schroeder's 1976 film Maitresse, about a burglar (Gérard Depardieu) who falls for a dominatrix (Bulle Ogier) when he breaks into her apartment, kicks off a special "Fetish Film Series" when it screens at the Egyptian Theatre at the American Cinematheque on Friday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m.

The once-monthly series will take place at the Egyptian's Spielberg Theatre, and will be hosted by Rick Castro of Antebellum Gallery. All screenings will have fetish as the main theme and subject matter, and each film will be followed by an informal discussion and debate with the audience. Slated for October is Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1975 film Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom. The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard, between Highland and Las Palmas, in Hollywood. Tickets for this and all events at the Egyptian are available through Fandango, but for 24-hour recorded information on screenings, directions and other matters, phone (323) 466-FILM, or visit the Cinematheque’s eponymous Web site.