Buñuel
Synopsis
Completed a year after his death in 1983, this program presents the definitive biography of Spain’s renowned Surrealist film maker and iconoclast, Luis Buñuel. Using photographs, film excerpts, and numerous interviews with Bunuel, the video chronicles his early friendships with Salvador Dalí and Federico García Lorca, the stormy reactions to many of his groundbreaking films, and the influence he has had on international cinema. Among those interviewed are directors Federico Fellini, John Huston, and Jose L. Saenz De Heredia; Buñuel’s wife, Jeanne Rucar, and son Juan; actor Francisco Rabal; and Octavio Paz.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafael Cortés
- Original Title
- Buñuel
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- RCR Producciones
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafael Cortés
Department Leadership Roster
Rafael Cortés
Director
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What is Buñuel about?
Completed a year after his death in 1983, this program presents the definitive biography of Spain’s renowned Surrealist film maker and iconoclast, Luis Buñuel. Using photographs, film excerpts, and numerous interviews with Bunuel, the video chronicles his early friendships with Salvador Dalí and Federico García Lorca, the stormy reactions to many of his groundbreaking films, and the influence he has had on international cinema. Among those interviewed are directors Federico Fellini, John Huston, and Jose L. Saenz De Heredia; Buñuel’s wife, Jeanne Rucar, and son Juan; actor Francisco Rabal; and Octavio Paz.
Who directed Buñuel?
Buñuel was directed by Rafael Cortés.
Who stars in Buñuel?
The principal cast of Buñuel includes Luis Buñuel, Rafael Alberti, Hernando Viñes, José Luis Sáenz de Heredia, Juan Luis Buñuel.
When was Buñuel released and how long is it?
Buñuel was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.