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Belle Toujours (2006)

  • 70 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 6.3/10 (1111 votes)

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Plot

In an unexpected twist of fate, Belle Toujours emerges as a captivating homage to the creative genius of Luis Buñuel and Jean-Claude Carrière. The plot intricately weaves the lives of two enigmatic characters from the film Belle de Jour, reigniting their story thirty-eight years later. The narrative is shrouded in a mysterious secret, known only to the male protagonist, and a revelation that has become imperative to the female lead. Their paths cross again after nearly four decades, with her trying to evade him at all costs. Yet, his relentless pursuit eventually captures her attention, his promise to unveil the long-held secret too compelling to ignore. They arrange a dinner, a rendezvous of revelation where she anticipates everything will finally come to light. Now a widow, she sits in anxious anticipation during the meal, hoping to learn what he had confided in her husband, who was then mute and paralyzed from a gunshot wound inflicted by one of her lovers. The atmosphere grows increasingly fraught as she spirals into despair, unable to unearth the truth about the past. On the other hand, he revels in his sadistic satisfaction and distinct revenge, having always desired but never possessed her due to her unyielding pride. Belle Toujours is a tale of past secrets, unrequited desires, and a hauntingly elusive truth, all set against the backdrop of a riveting cinematic tribute.

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Belle Toujours is a drama movie featuring Michel Piccoli.

Belle Toujours is currently streaming on Mubi Amazon Channel.