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  The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

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Six wealthy friends attempt to enjoy a civilized dinner, but civilization has other plans. A series of mishaps and misunderstandings leave this dinner party perpetually unsatisfied as they travel through dreams and reality in search of their meal. Luis Buñuel’s provocative comic masterpiece takes on religion, class, government, and the expectations of the audience by turn in his unique, inimitable fashion. Lauded by audiences worldwide as the crowning achievement in a career spanning six decades, “The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie” is a masterpiece of comic absurdity.

Directed by Luis Buñuel

1972,102 min.
France, Italy, Spain/French and Spanish with English subtitles
Rated PG