Le Plaisir(1952)
Three stories about the pleasure. The first one is about a man hiding his age behind a mask to keep going to balls and fancying women - pleasure and youth. Then comes the long tale of Mme Tellier taking her girls (whores) to the country for attending her niece's communion - pleasure and purity. And lastly, Jean the painter falling in love with his model - pleasure and death.
Movie: Le Plaisir
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le docteur
Denise - la femme d'Ambroise
Julia Tellier
Madame Flora dite Balançoire
Madame Raphaële
Madame Rosa
Julien Ledentu
Joseph Rivet
l'ami de Jean
Jean
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