Le plaisir
Le Plaisir
France • 1952
Director
#444Criterion Collection →Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast
Claude Dauphinas le docteur
Gaby Morlayas Denise - la femme d'Ambroise
Madeleine Renaudas Julia Tellier
Ginette Leclercas Madame Flora dite Balançoire
Mila Parélyas Madame Raphaële
Danielle Darrieuxas Madame Rosa
Pierre Brasseuras Julien Ledentu