We could look at the kabuki plays of Mishima. If you don't know his work, please look him up. I have been attracted to him due to the very explicit relationship between masculinity and masochism that much of his work demonstrates. I have attached the final scene of his film 'Yukoku' almsot as the antithesis of Madame B. I love blood in a black and white film. The marks on the floor are very interesting too - the black blood as ink, the raised Noh stage as a white canvas.
I have read up online about his life and works in brief. Fascinating history. I am intrigued by his interest in the body. I will watch your clip... - SH
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