The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)
- Starring:
- Fernando Rey, Delphine Seyrig, (more)
- Director(s):
- Luis Buñuel
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
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In typical Luis Buñuel fashion, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie surrealistically skewers the conventions of society. Buñuel applies his surrealist touch to a mundane event: a dinner party that may never come to pass. A group of well-to-do friends attempt to gather for a social evening, but are thwarted at every turn. The initial problem seems to be a simple scheduling mistake, but the obstacles become more and more bizarre. At one point, the guests are interrupted at the table by an army on maneuvers. Later they learn that they are merely characters in a stage play and so cannot have dinner together. These misadventures are combined with symbolic dreams of the various characters, some of which also involve interrupted dinners. Wicked social satire and one of Buñuel's funniest films. Winner of the Academy Award for "Best Foreign Film" in 1972. ~ John Voorhees, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Fernando Rey - Ambassador Raphael Acosta
- Stéphane Audran - Alice Senechal
- Paul Frankeur - Thevenot
- François Maistre - Delecluze, Superintendent of Police
- Julien Bertheau - Bishop Dufour
- Robert Le Beal - Tailor
- Georges Douking - Dying Gardener
- Michel Piccoli - Home Secretary
- Delphine Seyrig - Simone
- Jean-Pierre Cassel - Senechal
- Bulle Ogier - Florence
- Claude Piéplu - Colonel
- Milena Vukotic - Ines the Maid
- Muni - Peasant
- Pierre Maguelon - Police Sergeant
- Bernard Musson - Servant
- Director(s):
- Luis Buñuel
- Writer(s):
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Luis Buñuel
- Producer(s):
- Serge Silberman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Situations, Questionable for Children)
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- 1973 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Screenplay
- 1973 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Screenplay
- 1973 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Actress
- 1972 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Picture
- 1972 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Director
