description Belle de Jour Overview
Belle de Jour, directed by Luis Buñuel, adapts Joseph Kessel’s 1928 novel about Séverine, a woman leading a double life as a prostitute during the week while married to her husband. The film stars Catherine Deneuve and explores themes of identity and desire through her clandestine activities alongside supporting cast members. It was released in 1967 and is categorized as a surrealist erotic psychological drama.
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info Belle de Jour Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1967 |
help Belle de Jour FAQ
Who is Severine in Belle de Jour?
Severine Serizy, played by Catherine Deneuve, is a bourgeois Parisian wife who secretly works at a brothel during the day. Her double life gives Luis Bunuel's 1967 film its title and central tension.
Is Belle de Jour based on a novel?
Yes. Belle de Jour adapts Joseph Kessel's 1928 novel of the same name.
Why is Belle de Jour considered surreal?
Bunuel blurs Severine's fantasies, memories, and real encounters without always marking the boundary clearly. That ambiguity is central to the film's treatment of desire and repression.
Did Belle de Jour win at Venice?
Yes. Belle de Jour won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1967.
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