Bunuel the Sisyphus... the heavy, heavy stone of Belle de Jour

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I have experienced that emotion before with this film - its alleged charm evades me... I know I am supposed to love it, but I just can't. An important part is missing.
The problem lies with Catherine Deneuve. She has been completely asexual to me, and that asexuality makes her character strugle, but not reach.
I could think of a couple dozen fine actrsses of that era that would make the film more poignant and believable, in my view - after all, it IS about sexuality.
I know there are those who find her immensely attractive with both her talent and her sex appeal playing equally important roles. And sometimes I wish I was among those. But I just can't see Catherine make love to anything... anyone... and not look fake... cold and mechanical, with no fire inside.
Bunuel has large bag of tricks, and he uses them masterfully. The film is a wonderful setting waiting for a great stone.
Would Anna Karina possibly give us what I am looking for? We shall never know.

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Topic - Bunuel the Sisyphus... the heavy, heavy stone of Belle de Jour - Victor Khomenko 19:16:10 12/07/05 (4)

Deneuve IS "Belle de Jour", no matter how you (dis)like it. And thatÂ´s for good reasons, like... - orejones 04:57:34 12/09/05 (0)

Yvette Mimeux would have been better in the role ( ? ) - grinagog 21:05:22 12/07/05 (2)

Yes, Yvette had two good things going for her. nt - tinear 05:32:01 12/08/05 (1)

Re: A nice pair of personalities? (nt) - Jeff Starrs 08:46:08 12/08/05 (0)

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