''Belle de Jour'', 1967

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''Belle de Jour'', 1967

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Movie World Posters

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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster

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A vintage movie poster from the Czech Republic of ''Belle de Jour'', a 1967 French erotic drama film directed by Luis Buñuel and based on the 1928 novel of the same name by Joseph Kessel. The film is renowned for its provocative and surreal narrative, as well as its exploration of sexual fantasies and desires.

The story revolves around Séverine Serizy, played by Catherine Deneuve, a beautiful and repressed young woman married to a wealthy surgeon named Pierre (played by Jean Sorel). Despite her seemingly idyllic life, Séverine is unfulfilled and yearns for excitement and adventure in her otherwise conventional existence.

Séverine's desires lead her to secretly take a day job as a high-class prostitute at a discreet brothel called "House of Beauty," where she assumes the pseudonym "Belle de Jour." The brothel is run by the enigmatic Madame Anais (played by Geneviève Page) and features various eccentric clients, each with their own peculiar fantasies and fetishes. Séverine's double life as a prostitute becomes increasingly complex and dangerous as her two worlds collide.

As the narrative unfolds, "Belle de Jour" blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, challenging the audience's perceptions of morality and sexuality. Luis Buñuel employs surreal and dreamlike sequences throughout the film, making it difficult at times to discern what is happening in Séverine's imagination and what is occurring in the real world.

The film explores themes of sexual repression, desire, and societal expectations while maintaining an air of ambiguity and intrigue. Catherine Deneuve's performance as Séverine is central to the film's success, capturing the character's complex emotions and inner turmoil.

"Belle de Jour" is considered a classic of French cinema and is celebrated for its exploration of taboo subjects with a touch of surrealism and wit. It remains a thought-provoking and visually striking film that continues to be studied and appreciated for its artistic and psychological depth.

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February 9th, 2022

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