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The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
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Synopsis
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

Cast

Stéphane Audran Alice Senechal
Julien Bertheau Bishop Dufour
Jean-Pierre Cassel Senechal
Paul Frankeur Thevenot
François Maistre Delecluze, Superintendent of Police
Claude Piéplu Colonel
Fernando Rey Ambassador Raphael Acosta
Delphine Seyrig Simone
Milena Vukotic Ines the Maid
Bulle Ogier Florence

Production Crew

Pierre Guffroy Art Director
Edmond Richard Cinematographer
Jacqueline Guot Costume Designer
Luis Buñuel Director
Hélène Plemiannikov Editor
Pierre Lary First Assistant Director
Fernande Hugi Makeup
Odette Berroyer Makeup
Serge Silberman Producer
Jean-Claude Carrière Screenwriter
Luis Buñuel Screenwriter
Guy Villette Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 1972
Runtime: 100
Country: France
MPAA Rating: PG
Category: Feature


Color type
Eastmancolor

Produced by
20th Century Fox
Franco London Films
Greenwich Film Productions

Release
April 13, 1973 (Italy)

Awards
1972 - Best Film - National Society of Film Critics
1972 - Best Film - New York Film Critics Circle
1972 - Best Foreign Film - National Board of Review
1972 - Best Foreign Film - Foreign Language - Golden Globe
1972 - Best Foreign Language Film - Academy
1972 - Best Foreign Language Film - Academy
1972 - Best Foreign Film - Foreign Language - Golden Globe
1972 - Best Foreign Language Film - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
1972 - Best Foreign Film - National Board of Review
1972 - Best Foreign Film - Foreign Language - Hollywood Foreign Press Association
1972 - Best Picture - National Society of Film Critics
1973 - Best Film - British Academy Awards
1973 - Best Film - British Academy Awards
1973 - Best Picture - British Academy of Film and Television