Belle de Jour

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Luis I A representative work of surrealism, this film is highly psychological (if not outright psychoanalytical) exploring repressed sexuality and dissatisfaction within marriage through dream sequences and a chain of curious events experienced by the protagonist. While the visuals are not as explicit as the themes might suggest, the underlying ideas can still feel provocative, particularly considering the time of its release. Given its short runtime, the film occasionally struggles with pacing and structure; new characters and conflicts emerge in ways that feel slightly detached from the overarching narrative. However, this can be justified by the surreal or dream-logic framework that shapes the story. Ultimately, it’s a highly stylized, well-directed, and well-acted film that stands out within Buñuel’s body of work. Its brevity makes it easy to recommend, especially for fans of surrealism or of Buñuel himself. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/04/25 Full Review Theo E A Haiku Review: Watching a woman Worked over repeatedly Isn’t entertainment Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Will G A fantastic Foreign film. The acting was great. There was drama and romance. It was nice to see Paris and practice my French. It was cool to see the Arc de Triomphe. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/19/25 Full Review Savannah G This film's style, rhythm, and acting shames modern-day cinemetography. The crisp detail in the colors and framing in this film proves the directorial magnificence! Trying to find reason or justification in this film would make you fail to see the beauty in what making a story through film is. Despite the year this film was made, the film is beyond its time. Classy and timeless! Enjoyed this rendezvous of a masterclass in cinemetography. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/24/24 Full Review Merick H Terrible film. Poor character development: we learn nothing at all about her relationship with Pierre or who she is as a person or what she really wants. Unclear/underdeveloped, and therefore, unbelievable, character motivation makes Belle de Jour unsympathetic. Ultimately, I was not made to care about any of these characters, and therefore, I don't care, and have no interest in this story. Bad storytelling all around. There is nothing special about the way that it looks visually, either. The idea that this is a masterpiece is absurd. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/12/24 Full Review Alexsander F Belíssimo filme de Buñuel, um dos meus diretores favoritos, a história é de um surrealismo um tanto quanto subjetivo, simplesmente fantástico, e, como estava linda e brilhante no papel a atriz Catherine Deneuve. Menção honrosa a Geneviève Page, que classe e que mulher rica de feição, um espetáculo. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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