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 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. The Story of O subtitles English
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 In several English-language versions, roughly 8 minutes of