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Daisy: The Story of a Facelift

1983 57 min
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In a probing yet playful approach to a sensitive subject, this documentary examines the values that prompt people to alter their looks through cosmetic surgery. Personal accounts of men and women, young and old, who have decided to change their bodies are counterbalanced by comments from professionals who explain the effects of physical appearance on our lives. The film focuses mainly on the experiences of Daisy de Bellefeuille, a frank and feisty woman who decides to counter middle age with a facelift. The film provides us with a front-row seat during a facelift operation, as well as a close-up look …

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Daisy: The Story of a Facelift

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In a probing yet playful approach to a sensitive subject, this documentary examines the values that prompt people to alter their looks through cosmetic surgery. Personal accounts of men and women, young and old, who have decided to change their bodies are counterbalanced by comments from professionals who explain the effects of physical appearance on our lives. The film focuses mainly on the experiences of Daisy de Bellefeuille, a frank and feisty woman who decides to counter middle age with a facelift. The film provides us with a front-row seat during a facelift operation, as well as a close-up look at the results.

This work contains scenes of nudity and/or sexuality. Viewer discretion is advised.
  • director
    Michael Rubbo
  • writer
    Michael Rubbo
    Kate Jansen
  • editing
    Michael Rubbo
  • producer
    Michael Rubbo
    Giles Walker
  • executive producer
    Adam Symansky
  • cinematography
    Susan Trow
  • sound
    Claude Hazanavicius
  • sound editing
    André Galbrand
  • re-recording
    Hans Peter Strobl

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