Le Plaisir (1952)

Le Plaisir (1952) is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film directed by Max Ophüls, rated 7.5/10 by 136 viewers.

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.

Where to stream (US): Criterion Channel.

Directed by Max Ophüls. Starring Claude Dauphin, Gaby Morlay, Madeleine Renaud, Ginette Leclerc, Mila Parély.