Le Plaisir

Le Plaisir

1952 · 97 min · FR · 7.7 (99 votes)
Dir. Max Ophüls · Starring Claude Dauphin, Gaby Morlay, Madeleine Renaud, Ginette Leclerc, Mila Parély, Danielle Darrieux · Music Joe Hajos
DramaComedyRomance

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.

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A sophisticated, witty exploration of human desire and the masks we wear. It's a charming, melancholic look at pleasure, love, and the passage of time, told through elegant, character-driven vignettes.

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