Tumblr -- Catherine Deneuve
I just spent a couple of enjoyable hours sorting through hundreds of shots on Tumblr of the phenomenal movie star Catherine Deneuve. I've adored her for many years -- falling for her at first in the 1967 Luis Bunuel film, Belle de Jour, but gradually realizing how bizarre and silly that movie truly WAS
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As you might imagine, Justine, I've always been quite a fan of Catherine, although a few of her films have left me rather disappointed. I saw Les Parapluies de Cherbourg a while ago and it was just too annoying. La Vie de Château was reasonable and Repulsion wasn't exactly a fun night in. I much preferred her sister's film La Peau Douce, especially from a female viewpoint. The best thing I ever saw Catherine in was a documentary she presented about Marilyn Monroe.
Anyway, in answer to your question, my favourite photo is this cover from Flix magazine. It's a totally gorgeous piece of photography and so very 1960s.
x K
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Also interesting that you didn't like Umbrellas of Cherbourg; I saw it back in the 80s, and recall it as romantic...must see it again! As I wrote yesterday, I've come to think of Belle de Jour as sexist crap -- though her erotic fantasies certainly turned me on when I first saw it
Since you and I enjoy cars, I wondered if you'd seen the 1965 shot of her in her Morgan in my reblogs...
I do like the shot you chose, though I don't see it as specially erotic...but that's just me!
Kisses, J
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