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The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

Luis Bunuel's classic satire is filled with savage wit and some of the director's most surrealistic images. Fernando Rey, Delphine Seyrig and Stephane Audran star in this incredibly bizarre look at an elegant dinner party with a mysteriously absent host. Academy Award-winner for Best Foreign Film.

Year: 1972
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, French Cinema, Food in Film, Avant-garde / Experimental, Best of the 1970s, Time Mag's 100 Best, Black Humour, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die)
Country: France
Director: Luis Bunuel
Starring: Fernando Rey, Delphine Seyrig, Bulle Ogier
Duration: 100 Minutes
Rating: R16
Subtitles: Yes
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