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.

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“Le plaisir is probably my favorite Ophuls movie. It's three stories by Guy de Maupassant. The camera work in this movie is astounding. The masked figure dancing in the first story is incredibly haunting.”

Bill Hader

Actor, Director