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 in France during the 1970s. It runs 101 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of class conflict, consumerism / capitalism, and power & corruption play out through non linear / fractured timeline and multiple perspectives.

Cinematography

Edmond Richard

Cast

Fernando ReyDelphine SeyrigPaul FrankeurStéphane AudranBulle OgierJean-Pierre CasselJulien BertheauClaude Piéplu

The world of this film

Setting

Where

France

Setting

Urban Rural

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Themes

Class ConflictConsumerism / CapitalismPower & Corruption

Structure

Non Linear / Fractured TimelineMultiple Perspectives

Tone

SatiricalDarkly ComicComedic

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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