Beauty of the Day (1967)

Madame Anais: I have an idea. Would you like to be called "Belle de Jour"?
Séverine Serizy: Belle de Jour?
Madame Anais: Since you only come in the afternoons.
Séverine Serizy: If you wish.

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Séverine Serizy: Pierre, please, don't let the cats out.

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"Belle de jour" is a day lily in French, a flower that blooms only by day, as Severine is available only during the afternoons. "Belle de jour" is also a sort of pun, as it reminds us of "belle de nuit", an euphemism for prostitute.
In the rape scene, her dress was fitted with Velcro to give off a tearing sound as it was ripped away.
Luis Buñuel:  Sitting in the outdoor café when the Duke gets off his carriage.
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