1972 · 101 min · PG

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

Name: The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1972
Duration: 101 min
Cast: Fernando Rey, Delphine Seyrig, Paul Frankeur, Stéphane Audran, Bulle Ogier

Directed by Luis Buñuel · Comedy

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) is a Comedy film, directed by Luis Buñuel set during the 1970s. It runs 101 minutes and is rated PG.

A organized crime, with a satirical and surreal dreamlike tone. Themes of class conflict and power & corruption play out through non linear / fractured timeline and frame narrative.

Cinematography

Edmond Richard

Cast

Fernando ReyDelphine SeyrigPaul FrankeurStéphane AudranBulle OgierJean-Pierre CasselJulien BertheauClaude Piéplu

The world of this film

Setting

Urban

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Premise

Organized Crime

Themes

Class Conflict Power & Corruption

Structure

Non Linear / Fractured Timeline Frame Narrative Multiple Perspectives Metafiction

Tone

SatiricalSurreal DreamlikeDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Talky Dialogue Driven

Based on

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