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Le Plaisir (1952)

Directed by Max Ophüls · Cinematography by Christian Matras, Philippe Agostini

97 min65 frames

DramaComedyRomance

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Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: wide — A desolate sandy beach under a thick, dark cloud cover with rows of empty chairs. A man in a dark coat pushes…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room contains framed artwork leaning against a textured wall. A woman in winter clothing looks…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: medium — A stone or marble staircase features a decorative metal railing that casts long shadows. A woman stands on…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: medium — A man wearing a top hat is surrounded by the legs of dancing women. Multiple pairs of high-heeled boots and…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: fullbody — A rural landscape features a large tree in the foreground and a steam train. A man stands by a wooden…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: medium — An ornate interior staircase features curved metal railings against a plain high-ceilinged wall. Two men in…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: medium — A dark, arched stone passage is illuminated by a single hanging lantern. Three men in period hats and coats…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: wide — A group of people dressed in 19th-century formal clothing walks along a garden path. A person stands at the…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: medium — A wooden train carriage interior with passengers seated in facing rows. Several women wearing…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: medium — A busy night street outside a dance hall with bare trees and posters. A man in a uniform stands near a metal…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: medium — An interior space with a patterned floor surface showing stark light and shadow. A woman in formal dress…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: medium — An opulent Victorian parlor is viewed through the slats of wooden Venetian blinds. A woman stands by a piano…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: wide — An open grassy slope is dotted with scattered wildflowers and groups of people walking. Large leafy trees line…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: medium — A dimly lit indoor space features textured wallpaper with a repeating diamond pattern. A woman in a corset…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: medium — A vintage wooden train interior features horizontal planks, small curtains, and hanging garment hooks. A…Le Plaisir (1952) movie still: fullbody — A metal gate stands open on a stone path overlooking a distant hillside city. A man in a blazer and flat…
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Le Plaisir — official trailer

What is Le Plaisir about?

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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What does the cinematography of Le Plaisir look like?

Across 65 sampled frames, Le Plaisir builds its coverage from medium shots (60% of the sample), with wide compositions (22%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Christian Matras keeps 37% of it in soft, naturalistic light. 48% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Deep focus keeps foreground and background readable at once in 60% of the frames.

What is the color palette of Le Plaisir?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Le Plaisir (1952) are #050505, #f7f7f7, #adadad, #484848, #cdcdcd, #8a8a8a — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #484848
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  • #8a8a8a

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