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Oct 22, 1972 · A surreal comedy about six middle-class people and their interrupted attempts to have a meal together. The film explores dreams, social norms, death and absurdism with Luis Buñuel's signature style and humor.
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- Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
- Luis Buñuel
- 1972-10-22
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (French: Le Charme discret de la bourgeoisie) is a 1972 comedy-drama film directed by Luis Buñuel from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jean-Claude Carrière. The narrative concerns a group of bourgeois people attempting—despite continual interruptions—to dine together.
Jun 25, 2000 · A classic surrealist comedy by Luis Bunuel, satirizing the hypocrisy and boredom of the European upper class. The film follows a series of failed dinner parties and absurd interruptions, revealing the secrets and desires of the characters.
A surreal comedy by Luis Buñuel about six bourgeois friends who fail to have a dinner party due to various interruptions. Read critics reviews, watch the trailer and rent or buy the film online.
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- Luis Buñuel
- PG
- Fernando Rey
A satirical masterpiece by Luis Buñuel and Jean-Claude Carrière, featuring a cast of European-film greats in a series of absurdist set pieces. The film explores the frustrations and hypocrisies of the upper-middle-class life through surreal humor and radical critique.
- Rafael Acosta, The Ambassador
Jan 5, 2021 · Luis Buñuel's 1972 film is a surreal and satirical exploration of the middle-class lifestyle and desires. It follows six characters who try to have a meal but face various obstacles and absurdities, while their dreams and fantasies intersect with reality.
A film by Luis Buñuel that explores the theme of entrapment and the evil of the universe through a series of disasters and fantasies. Ebert praises Buñuel's personal fantasy and filmmaking style, but finds the film lacking in plot and content.
