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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2019★ 6.6
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2007★ 6.4
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2003★ 6.1
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1991★ 5.9
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2022★ 6.4
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1987★ 7.4
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2011★ 5.8
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2020★ 6.4
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2023★ 6.2
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1931★ 7.4
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2009★ 6.4
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