Belle de Jour (1967)
Belle de Jour is a 1967 French-language drama movie directed by Luis Buñuel, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel and Michel Piccoli.
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.
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What is Belle de Jour about?
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.
When was Belle de Jour released?
Belle de Jour was released on 24 May 1967.
How long is Belle de Jour?
Belle de Jour runs 1h 40m.
Who made Belle de Jour?
Belle de Jour was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Where can I watch Belle de Jour?
Belle de Jour is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Belle de Jour
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max
Cast
- Catherine Deneuve as Séverine Serizy
- Jean Sorel as Pierre Serizy
- Michel Piccoli as Henri Husson
- Geneviève Page as Madame Anais
- Pierre Clémenti as Marcel
- Françoise Fabian as Charlotte
- Macha Méril as Renée
- Muni as Pallas
- Maria Latour as Mathilde
- Claude Cerval as The Driver (uncredited)
- Michel Charrel as Footman
- Iska Khan as Asian Client