Diary of a Chambermaid (1964)

In the rustic charm of the French countryside, a new chapter unfolds for Celestine, a chambermaid with an uncanny knack for survival. She finds herself employed by the Monteils - a peculiar clan marked by cold indifference, insatiable desires, and inexplicable fetishes. With the husband entranced by hunting and hedonism, the wife locked in an icy aloofness, and the father obsessed with shoes, Celestine's new sanctuary is far from ordinary. Amidst this eccentricity, she encounters Joseph, a farmhand with a dangerous blend of fascist ideals and unrequited affection for her. Meanwhile, an ex-officer - the Monteils' neighbor and rival - harbors his own peculiar penchant for damaging others' possessions. When tragedy strikes the household with the death of the patriarch, Celestine plans her exit. However, the heinous rape and murder of a local child, Little Claire, anchors her to the scene. Convinced of Joseph's guilt, she concocts a daring plan: coax a confession through seduction and promises of matrimony. Despite her engagement to Joseph, Celestine cleverly forges evidence against him, leading to his arrest. But the circumstantial evidence falls short, and Joseph is freed. Undeterred, Celestine finds solace in an unexpected turn of events, marrying the ex-officer and embracing a domestic life reminiscent of Madame Monteil's. Thus, Celestine's story is a mesmerizing tapestry of intrigue, seduction, and survival amidst the backdrop of a peculiar countryside household.

Diary of a Chambermaid is a comedy movie featuring Jeanne Moreau and directed by Luis Buñuel.

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