Serious as Pleasure (1975)

Introduction
"Serious as Pleasure" is a 1975 French film guided by Robert Benayoun, who was understood for his affinity for surrealism and also black humor. Adjusted from Benayoun's very own unique "Je t'aime", the movie delves into the life of the lead character, Simon (played by Jean-Pierre Marielle), as he explores a series of unusual connections as well as shenanigans throughout Paris. Fluidly blending various styles such as funny, love, and also surrealism, "Serious as Pleasure" supplies viewers with an interesting as well as thought-provoking motion picture experience.

Plot Summary
The flick's storyline revolves around Simon, a dreamer as well as womanizer who has an astonishingly vibrant creative imagination. He spends his days servicing a job to sterilize the city of Paris by splashing gas fumes right into the air, which he thinks will exterminate the germs in the ambience. Throughout the film, he participates in a collection of connections with ladies he fulfills in different setups, each circumstance ending up being progressively unusual and also creative.

The film opens up with Simon attending a funeral, where he flirts with his ex-lover Ariane (played by Françoise Fabian). The scene instantly sets the tone of the movie - blending humor and severity, as both personalities appear rather laid-back concerning the scenarios. Ariane, an experienced girlfriend to well-off men, sends out Simon packing after discovering him also unbearable to manage any longer.

We are after that presented to a monk (played by Michel Lonsdale) who appears perennially caught in his recurring imagine a Parisian woman with whom he can only talk in his rest. Simon start a mission to find the woman of the monk's desires and also finds himself knit with three different ladies, each apparently suitable the summary given by the monk.

Simon runs into an odd collection of experiences as well as relationships, including a bizarre supper day with Lucie (Anna Douking) in which they consume a tire prepared in petroleum jelly. He also gets included with Ariane's close friend, Aline (Katia Christine), that is playing a risky erotic game with her good friends.

Nevertheless, with each partnership, Simon seems progressively detached from fact, and also his life spirals into a whirlwind of chaos and also disappointment. As the line between fact and fantasy ends up being tantamount, Simon confronts his situation and develops a strategy to establish himself devoid of the cycle of absurdity that has eaten him.

Motion Picture Techniques and Surrealist Elements
Director Robert Benayoun integrates together aspects of surrealism and creativity to produce an immersive as well as puzzling world. The film is loaded with unusual as well as dreamlike occasions that invite the visitor to question the nature of reality and the borders in between truth as well as dream. The unpredictability of the personalities as well as occasions adds to the film's unique quality, highlighting the instability of its lead character's globe.

Benayoun's use of color and lights emphasizes the film's unique environment, as well as its comical and also erotic touches. The film's appearances are evocative the paintings of Swiss artist H.R. Giger or the digital photography of Man Ray, which additionally played with impression and the division in between the mindful and subconscious mind.

Conclusion
In spite of its 1975 release, "Serious as Pleasure" stays an exciting and also fascinating motion picture experience. Benayoun's capacity to mix funny, romance, surrealism, and also his unique funny bone produces an eccentric viewing experience that is both appealing and provocative. With its eccentric personalities, striking visuals, and surreal storylines, "Serious as Pleasure" is a fascinating as well as remarkable movie that successfully pushes the boundaries of conventional filmmaking.

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