- Luis Buñuel for the film's signature sound, but when he was almost completely lost Cong .
- In order to find an appropriate title for the film, Luis Buñuel and the screenwriter Claude repeatedly studied the script, but to no avail. In 1970, they walked into a restaurant to dine. There were no other guests in the restaurant. The restaurant gave them a newspaper and an important announcement: "De Gaulle was killed." This gave them an inspiration, so there was The title of "Le charme discret de la bourgeoisie" .
- In the film, Don Raphael said that his birthday is February 22, which is also director Buñuel’s birthday .
- In an interview, Luis Bunuel stated that his purpose of filming the film was not to satirize the bourgeoisie. He personally believed that the film was full of warmth and humor, and he did not want the audience to laugh from beginning to end. Therefore, the slogan "It makes people laugh crazy" when the film was released made him feel uncomfortable, and the poster composed of lips with lipstick, bowler hat, and legs made him feel ashamed, so that he wanted to kill him. The person responsible for the promotion .
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie behind the scenes gags
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie quotes
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Henri Sénéchal: Any news from Miranda?
Rafael Acosta: Yes.
Henri Sénéchal: The situation?
Rafael Acosta: Quite calm.
Henri Sénéchal: And the guerrillas?
Rafael Acosta: There are a few left. They are a part of our folklore.
Alice Sénéchal: You have problems with the students?
Rafael Acosta: Students are young. They must have some fun.
Simone Thévenot: How's your government treating them?
Rafael Acosta: We are not against the students, but what can you do with a room full of flies? You take a fly-swatter and Bang! Bang!
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Colonel: I didn't know that chivalry still existed in your semi-savage country.
Rafael Acosta: Sir, you just insulted the Republic of Miranda!
Colonel: I don't give a damn about the Republic of Miranda!
Rafael Acosta: And I shit on your entire army!