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Belle de Jour (1967)

"Luis Bunuel's Masterpiece of Erotica!"

7.319671h 40mFR
DramaRomance

Directed by Luis Buñuel

Rating

7.3/10

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

FR

Release

May 24, 1967

Director

Luis Buñuel

Official Trailer

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Overview

Beautiful young housewife Séverine Serizy cannot reconcile her masochistic fantasies with her everyday life alongside dutiful husband Pierre. When her lovestruck friend Henri mentions a secretive high-class brothel run by Madame Anais, Séverine begins to work there during the day under the name Bell...

Cast

Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve

Séverine Serizy

Jean Sorel

Jean Sorel

Pierre Serizy

Michel Piccoli

Michel Piccoli

Henri Husson

Geneviève Page

Geneviève Page

Madame Anais

Pierre Clémenti

Pierre Clémenti

Marcel

Françoise Fabian

Françoise Fabian

Charlotte

Macha Méril

Macha Méril

Renée

Muni

Muni

Pallas

Maria Latour

Maria Latour

Mathilde

Claude Cerval

Claude Cerval

The Driver (uncredited)

Michel Charrel

Michel Charrel

Footman

Iska Khan

Iska Khan

Asian Client

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Belle de Jour (1967), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Beautiful young housewife Séverine Serizy cannot reconcile her masochistic fantasies with her everyday life alongside dutiful husband Pierre. When her lovestruck friend Henri mentions a secretive high-class brothel run by Madame Anais, Séverine begins to work there during the day under the name Belle de Jour. But when one of her clients grows possessive, she must try to go back to her normal life.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Belle de Jour. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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