Belle de Jour(1967)
Luis Bunuel's Masterpiece of Erotica!
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.
Movie: Belle de Jour
Top 10 Billed Cast
Séverine Serizy
Pierre Serizy
Henri Husson
Madame Anais
Marcel
Charlotte
Renée
Pallas
Mathilde
The Driver (uncredited)
Video Trailer Belle de Jour
Video: BELLE DE JOUR - Official Trailer - Directed by Luis Buñuel & newly restored
BELLE DE JOUR - Official Trailer - Directed by Luis Buñuel & newly restored
BELLE DE JOUR (1967) Edition Intro
Mark Kermode reviews Belle de Jour | BFI Player
Three Reasons: Belle de jour
All 4 videos
BELLE DE JOUR - Official Trailer - Directed by Luis Buñuel & newly restored - Trailer
BELLE DE JOUR (1967) Edition Intro - Featurette
Mark Kermode reviews Belle de Jour | BFI Player - Featurette
Three Reasons: Belle de jour - Featurette
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