The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)
In Luis Buñuel’s deliciously satiric masterpiece, an upper-class sextet sits down to dinner but never eats, their attempts continually thwarted by a vaudevillian mixture of events both actual and imagined.
Director: Luis Buñuel
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: September 15, 1972
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Fernando Rey - Don Rafael
- Delphine Seyrig - Simone Thévenot
- Paul Frankeur - François Thévenot
- Stéphane Audran - Alice Sénéchal
- Bulle Ogier - Florence
- Jean-Pierre Cassel - Henri Sénéchal
- Julien Bertheau - Monsignor Dufour
- Claude Piéplu - Colonel
- Michel Piccoli - Interior Minister
- François Maistre - Inspector Delecluze
Screenplay
- Jean-Claude Carrière (Screenplay)
- Luis Buñuel (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Edmond Richard
Editing: Hélène Plemiannikov
Production: Greenwich Film Production
Country: France
Language: Français, Español
Budget: $800,000
Box Office: $103,230
Original Language: fr
Themes
Dark Comedy and Irony, Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds, Parody and Spoof
Keywords
diplomat, dreams, nightmare, upper class, date, drug trafficking, guest, bishop, restaurant, surreal, bourgeoisie, satire, surrealism, dinner, terrorism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie about?
- In Luis Buñuel’s deliciously satiric masterpiece, an upper-class sextet sits down to dinner but never eats, their attempts continually thwarted by a vaudevillian mixture of events both actual and imagined.
- Who directed The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
- The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie was directed by Luis Buñuel.
- Who stars in The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
- The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie stars Fernando Rey, Delphine Seyrig, Paul Frankeur, Stéphane Audran, Bulle Ogier, Jean-Pierre Cassel.
- How long is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
- The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
- The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is a Comedy film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
- The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
- The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie had a budget of $800,000.
- How much did The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie gross?
- The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie grossed $103,230 worldwide.
- Where was The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie produced?
- The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
- The themes of The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie include: Dark Comedy and Irony, Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds, Parody and Spoof.