Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, The

WHAT THE FEST 2! Luis Buñuel, the father of cinematic surrealism, directs a satirical dark comedy following a group of middle class individuals attempting a seemingly impossible task: dining together. Faced by continual interuptions in an increasingly illogical reality, the hosts and guests simply take the bizarre events in their stride as they unfold.

Acclaimed by critics and embraced by audiences worldwide, THE DISCREET CHARM OF THE BOURGEOISIE (1972) won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film as well as numerous international awards.

French language, English subtitles.
Commences Thursday, 20 Aug 2026
Rating M
Genre Comedy
Running Time 103
Language
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