Diary of a Chambermaid (1964)

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Celestine has a new job as a chambermaid for the quirky M. Monteil, his wife and her father. When the father dies, Celestine decides to quit her job and leave, but when a young girl is raped and murdered, Celestine believes that the Monteils' groundskeeper, Joseph, is guilty, and stays on in order to prove it. She uses her sexuality and the promise of marriage to get Joseph to confess -- but things do not go as planned.

Director: Luis Buñuel
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Roger Fellous
Editing: Luis Buñuel, Louisette Hautecœur
Production: Spéva Films, Ciné-Alliance, Filmsonor
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Box Office: $17,754
Original Language: fr

Themes

Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Marriage of Convenience and Realities, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Social Commentary and Reflection, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster

Keywords

pedophilia, rape, france, based on novel or book, society, sadism, sexuality, frigidity, fetishism, marriage, suspicion, bourgeoisie, fascist, clergyman, murder

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diary of a Chambermaid about?
Celestine has a new job as a chambermaid for the quirky M. Monteil, his wife and her father. When the father dies, Celestine decides to quit her job and leave, but when a young girl is raped and murdered, Celestine believes that the Monteils' groundskeeper, Joseph, is guilty, and stays on in order to prove it. She uses her sexuality and the promise of marriage to get Joseph to confess -- but things do not go as planned.
Who directed Diary of a Chambermaid?
Diary of a Chambermaid was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in Diary of a Chambermaid?
Diary of a Chambermaid stars Jeanne Moreau, Georges Géret, Michel Piccoli, Françoise Lugagne, Jean Ozenne, Daniel Ivernel.
How long is Diary of a Chambermaid?
Diary of a Chambermaid has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Diary of a Chambermaid?
Diary of a Chambermaid is a Drama, Comedy film.
How much did Diary of a Chambermaid gross?
Diary of a Chambermaid grossed $17,754 worldwide.
Where was Diary of a Chambermaid produced?
Diary of a Chambermaid was produced in France, Italy.
What are the themes of Diary of a Chambermaid?
The themes of Diary of a Chambermaid include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Marriage of Convenience and Realities, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Social Commentary and Reflection, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.