Monday, March 11, 2013

Buñuel's "Belle de Jour" - Day One

We will spend all this week discussing the film - I'll try to limit the discussion Tuesday to the first half and Thursday to the rest of the film.

Please answer at least two questions or come up with your own for the discussion:

1. The beginning of the film is quite shocking - why? What does the opening have to say about sexuality, especially feminine sexuality? How does it challenge societal norms? Why?

2. Do a character study of Severine - her character traits, motivation, thoughts, actions, appearance, dress, marriage, etc. Focus on specific scenes from the film in your discussion.

3. Do a character study of Jean - what does the film reveal about him and why?

4. Discuss the world of Madame Anais, epsecially from the first moments we see Severine in it.

5. Choose one or two scenes from the film for your own analysis.

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