Belle de Jour
"Luis Bunuel's Masterpiece of Erotica!"
Originally released in 1967. Belle de Jour is a drama/romance film. directed by Luis Buñuel.
Starring Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel, and Michel Piccoli
Synopsis
Beautiful young housewife Séverine Serizy cannot reconcile her masochistic fantasies with her everyday life alongside dutiful husband Pierre. When her lovestruck friend Henri mentions a secretive high-class brothel run by Madame Anais, Séverine begins to work there during the day under the name Belle de Jour. But when one of her clients grows possessive, she must try to go back to her normal life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (987 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Paris Films Productions
- Five Films
- Robert et Raymond Hakim
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle de Jour about?
Beautiful young housewife Séverine Serizy cannot reconcile her masochistic fantasies with her everyday life alongside dutiful husband Pierre. When her lovestruck friend Henri mentions a secretive ...
Who directed Belle de Jour?
Belle de Jour was directed by Luis Buñuel.
How long is Belle de Jour?
Belle de Jour has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Belle de Jour released?
Belle de Jour was released on May 24, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Belle de Jour?
The main cast of Belle de Jour includes Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel, Michel Piccoli, Geneviève Page, Pierre Clémenti.
Is Belle de Jour worth watching?
Belle de Jour has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 987 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.