The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)

Description

A group of upper-middle-class friends repeatedly attempts to share a formal meal, but their plans are continually disrupted by bizarre and surreal events. As they navigate social rituals and hidden desires, reality blurs with dreamlike sequences, revealing the absurdity and emptiness of bourgeois life. The film exposes the hypocrisy, pretensions, and moral vacuity of the social elite through dark humor and satirical storytelling. It challenges conventional narratives and highlights the thin veneer of civility masking deeper conflicts and frustrations.

Released Year

2002

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