Review of Belle de Jour (1967) by Maxwell S — 03 Nov 2012
Bunuel, possibly the greatest director of all time (behind Jean Vigo, for me) has made a film I never expected him to make. "Belle de Jour" is an inward film as a whole, but outward within itself.
It is absolutely perfect. Inward, being Bunuel just wanting to scope the modern feminine desires of the modern bourgeoisie, which is internal as a general focus of film. The way I mean it's outward is that Severine only has the internal meaning to pursue her dark fulfillments, but as she eventually does, she finds herself completely open within Bunuel's vision.
It's all through the vague lens of Bunuel, and it's absolutely stunning (and French).
This review of Belle de Jour (1967) was written by Maxwell S on 03 Nov 2012.
Belle de Jour has generally received very positive reviews.
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