SCREENING: The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
(Luis Buñuel, 1972, 102 min.)
Friday, April 24 / 8:00 PM
IV Theater
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Fernando Rey stars in Luis Buñuel’s constantly surprising and witty tale of six upper-level bureaucrats trying to sit down to a meal, yet constantly being prevented by circumstances. Though seemingly a case of mere gustibus interruptus, the film actually explores the depths and interlocking psychological realities of a class presumably human, yet somehow managing to live and act beyond any normal expectations of serious repercussions beyond a missed meal. Literally dreams within a dreams, Discreet Charm is a lifelong revolutionary’s attempt to make nice with his attractively-coiffed enemies.
Sponsored by Magic Lantern Films and the IHC’s Food Matters series.
