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The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, 1972

Starring: Fernando Rey, Jean-Pierre Cassel

Directed by: Luis Buñuel

Written by: Luis Buñuel

Language: French, Spanish

Country: France, Italy, Spain

Runtime: 102 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:8.0

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The mood of The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is biting, clever, and witty. The plot centers around human nature, disorder, and society. It features farce and dark humor. It is a foreign and comedy movie. Stylistically, it is experimental, is surreal, and involves twists and turns. The setting is Europe. It happens in the 20th century. The movie is known for being a classic, a masterpiece, and an Oscar winner.

Summary of The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is Luis Buñuel's scathing and surrealistic political comedy masterpiece about a wealthy group of friends repeatedly prevented from beginning their elaborate dinner by increasingly strange events. No matter how hard they try to enjoy the meal and the privileges money affords, everything from closed restaurants to terrorists conspire to thwart their pleasures...and soon it seems that the violence is even pervading their dreams. Academy Award Nominations: 2, including Best (Original) Story and Screenplay. Academy Award: Best Foreign Language Film.

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Language:	French, Spanish
Country:	France, Italy, Spain
Release date:	13 October 1972
Runtime:	102 min
Awards:	Academy Awards

Awards

Awarded Best Foreign Language Film at the 1972 Academy Awards

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Fernando Rey

as Don Rafael Acosta

Jean-Pierre Cassel

as Henri Sénéchal

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Salon.com

This has to be one of the most completely realized comedies ever made, and, in its odd way, one of the most civilized. Full Review

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by: Charles Taylor

TV Guide

A brilliant surrealistic joke about a group of friends whose attempts to dine are continually thwarted. Full Review

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by: Frank Lovece

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brilliant!

Surreal, biting, clever and funny I really enjoyed this Bunuel film that bares some resemblance to The Phantom of Liberty. It's basically about a group of high society pompous asses that try to dine together and keep getting interrupted for all kind... Read and rate it

22.June.2010
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by: barak gilon
barak gilon rated this movie9/10Amazing

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