René showing O around his apartment after her training at the chateau. A longer beach walk where O greets Therese. A garden lunch scene following O's first whipping.
The film The Story of O (1975), directed by Just Jaeckin, has a complex history regarding its English localization, primarily due to international censorship and different regional releases.
The film opened in New York in November 1975 with English subtitles. Over time, various home media releases (VHS/DVD/Blu-ray) have featured both dubbed and subtitled options.
In several English-language versions, roughly 8 minutes of non-sexual, narrative dialogue between René and O were removed by the director to improve "pacing" for international audiences.
The original French version, Histoire d'O , with English subtitles is widely considered the most complete version by enthusiasts. This version typically runs for approximately 97 to 104 minutes .
English translations and regional cuts varied significantly:
While subtitles for the film are often credited generically, the seminal English translations of the original novel by (Dominique Aury) heavily influenced the dialogue used in English localizations:
Many North American and UK releases used an English-dubbed track. These versions were often edited, sometimes losing up to 8 to 20 minutes of footage. 2. Content Differences in English Releases
