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Le Plaisir poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 81.2 / 100
1952·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 37m

LE PLAISIR

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.

Above the Line
Max Ophüls·DirectorJacques Natanson·ScreenplayChristian Matras·Director of PhotographyJoe Hajos·Original Music ComposerLéonide Azar·Editor
Cast
Claude Dauphin·le docteurGaby Morlay·Denise - la femme d'AmbroiseMadeleine Renaud·Julia TellierGinette Leclerc·Madame Flora dite BalançoireMila Parély·Madame RaphaëleDanielle Darrieux·Madame RosaPierre Brasseur·Julien LedentuJean Gabin·Joseph RivetJean Servais·l'ami de JeanDaniel Gélin·Jean
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Max Ophüls·Director
Writing· 1
Jacques Natanson·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Christian Matras·Director of PhotographyPhilippe Agostini·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Léonide Azar·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Joe Hajos·Original Music ComposerMaurice Yvain·Original Music Composer
By the Numbers
81.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a split composition. On the left, a woman with blonde hair and a yellow top looks off to the side. To the right, a man in a dark suit ”

romance
Key Elements
HelicopterCaneBirdcage
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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