The Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty

Year: 2011

Runtime: 82 min

Language: French

Director: Catherine Breillat

Drama

A curse cast at her birth threatens Anastasia with eternal slumber, forcing her to face an uncertain future. Three fairies attempt to alter the prophecy, changing death into a century-long sleep. During her enchanted sleep, Anastasia matures through a series of dreamlike experiences and whimsical adventures. Eventually, she awakens to a world where finding true happiness proves to be a challenging journey.

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1

Lucy Balances Her Hectic Life

Lucy, a university student, juggles multiple odd jobs ranging from volunteering as a test subject in a medical research lab to working at a coffee shop. Despite the chaos, she finds a semblance of happiness through her infrequent encounters with Birdmann, who remains emotionally distant from her.

University
2

Lucy Accepts a Job Offer

After responding to an intriguing ad, Lucy meets Clara, who presents her with a unique job opportunity: freelance silver service in lingerie. Clara assures Lucy that the job will not involve any penetration, and Lucy decides to accept the offer, eager for a change.

3

Preparation for Her First Event

Clara prepares Lucy for her first serving job by giving her beauty treatments, readying her to stand out at a formal dinner party. Dressed in white lingerie and surrounded by older women, Lucy feels a mix of excitement and apprehension as she steps into this new role.

Formal Dinner Party
4

Serving Drinks at the Dinner Party

At the dinner party, Lucy diligently serves drinks, aware of the stark contrast between her innocence and the harsh makeup of the older women around her. She performs her duties well, earning her pay and a strange sense of belonging, despite the unsettling atmosphere.

Secluded Mansion
5

A Sinister Turn of Events

After completing another job, Lucy is taken to a secluded mansion by Clara's assistant, Thomas. There, she is offered tea, and after drinking it, she becomes unconscious, leading to a horrifying encounter as a man from the dinner party enters her room, violating the trust of their previous agreement.

Secluded Mansion
6

Facing Eviction and Rising Costs

With impending eviction and the need for a new place, Lucy succumbs to renting a more expensive apartment, further straining her finances. This change adds to her stress as she navigates her life filled with questionable job choices and surroundings.

7

Tragic News About Birdmann

Lucy receives a devastating phone call from Birdmann, informing her of his overdose. Rushing to his side, she finds herself engulfed in grief as she witnesses his final moments, feeling helpless and despondent as she lies beside him in mourning.

Hospital
8

Declining Proposals at the Funeral

At Birdmann's funeral, overcome with emotion, Lucy impulsively proposes to an acquaintance in a misguided attempt to find solace. Her proposal is met with shock and denial, highlighting her vulnerabilities and the disconnection she feels with those around her.

Funeral
9

Spiraling Out of Control

After being fired from her office job, Lucy engages in reckless behavior, seeking distraction through drugs alongside a coworker. This decision leads her to wake up in a compromising situation, intensifying her feelings of isolation and desperation.

Co-worker's Apartment
10

A Desperate Measure for Surveillance

Determined to understand her situation better, Lucy buys a hidden camera and covertly installs it during her next assignment with Clara. Her actions stem from a fear of being exploited again, showcasing her drive to regain some control over her life.

11

The Night of Horrors Unfolds

During her next assignment, the same man returns and Clara increases the dosage of the drug in his tea. When Lucy awakens the next morning, she is horrified to discover the lifeless body of the man next to her, leaving her to grapple with the shocking implications.

Secluded Mansion
12

The Aftermath of Awakening

Panicked, Clara tries to wake Lucy, resorting to mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Lucy awakens to the grim reality, filled with shock and dread as she processes the lifeless man beside her and the dark turn her life has taken.

Secluded Mansion
13

A Haunting Conclusion

The film concludes with a haunting image captured by Lucy's hidden camera, documenting the chilling juxtaposition of the naked deceased man and the sleeping girl. It serves as a stark reminder of the film's dark themes of exploitation, despair, and the loss of innocence.

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