The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)
Original title: Le Charme discret de la bourgeoisie
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is a 1972 French-language comedy movie directed by Luis Buñuel, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Fernando Rey, Delphine Seyrig and Paul Frankeur.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie released?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie was released on 15 September 1972.
How long is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie runs 1h 41m.
Who made The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Where can I watch The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is available on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Plex, Tubi TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
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Cast
- Fernando Rey as Don Rafael
- Delphine Seyrig as Simone Thévenot
- Paul Frankeur as François Thévenot
- Stéphane Audran as Alice Sénéchal
- Bulle Ogier as Florence
- Jean-Pierre Cassel as Henri Sénéchal
- Julien Bertheau as Monsignor Dufour
- Claude Piéplu as Colonel
- Michel Piccoli as Interior Minister
- François Maistre as Inspector Delecluze
- Pierre Maguelon as Police Sergeant
- Maxence Mailfort as Sergeant Recounting Dream