Movie
Making of The Handmaiden
2018
Behind the scenes
Content advisory
LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships
Unrated — Yes. The making-of centers on a film whose primary relationship is between two women, so there is notable LGBTQ+ representation through discussion and footage of that same-sex romance. _Feels like: This is significant, story-central representation rather than a brief background inclusion._
Language
mild — Language is generally limited to casual behind-the-scenes conversation and interview material. Strong profanity is not known to be a defining part of this short making-of piece, though a few mild or isolated stronger words may appear depending on subtitles/translation. _Feels like: Likely softer than an R-rated drama, though not necessarily fully clean._
Mature Themes
moderate — This featurette engages with adult filmmaking subject matter tied to The Handmaiden, including manipulation, sexuality, and morally complex relationships. Even in documentary form, the material is aimed more at mature teens and adults than children. _Feels like: Its themes remain adult because they derive directly from a very mature source film._
Scary/Intense Content
mild — The tone is primarily informational and production-focused, not designed to scare. Still, discussion of the source film's darker themes and occasional glimpses of tense or unsettling scenes may feel slightly disturbing to sensitive viewers. _Feels like: The making-of format reduces intensity considerably compared with the psychological tone of the movie._
Sexual Content & Nudity
moderate — Because this featurette covers the making of The Handmaiden, it may include discussion and brief glimpses of the film's sexual material. However, the emphasis is on choreography, direction, and production context rather than lingering explicit presentation, making it notably less graphic than the main movie. _Feels like: Parents should still expect some adult sexual context because of the subject matter, even if it is less explicit than the film itself._
Substance Use
none — Substance use is not a notable focus of this behind-the-scenes piece. If any smoking or drinking appears, it would most likely be incidental in clips from the film or period-costume context rather than emphasized behavior. _Feels like: This area should not be a concern for most parents compared with the sexual subject matter._
Violence & Gore
none — This is a behind-the-scenes featurette/documentary about the making of The Handmaiden, not the narrative film itself. It does not center on violent action, and any violent material would be limited to brief production clips or discussion of scenes from the finished movie rather than sustained on-screen violence. _Feels like: It feels much milder than the feature film it accompanies._