Tristana
“Somewhere between the innocent girl and the not so innocent mistress is the bizarre, sensuous story of Tristana”
Synopsis
As a young woman, Tristana is orphaned and taken under the guardianship of Don Lope, a respected member of the community, who takes advantage of his innocent charge. When Tristana falls in love with artist Horacio, she must learn to be more assertive in order to achieve independence from her nefarious guardian, or her blossoming relationship with Horacio is doomed.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Tristana - Trailer - Cohen Film CollectionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-12
Top Cast
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Catherine Deneuve
Tristana
Fernando Rey
Don Lope
Franco Nero
Horacio
Lola Gaos
Saturna
Antonio Casas
Don Cosme
Jesús Fernández
Saturno
Vicente Soler
Don Ambrosio
José Calvo
Bellringer
Fernando Cebrián
Dr. Miquis
Antonio Ferrandis
Buyer
José María Caffarel
Don Zenón
Cándida Losada
Citizen
Joaquín Pamplona
Don Joaquín
Mary Paz Pondal
Girl
Juanjo Menéndez
Don Cándido
José Blanch
Commander
Sergio Mendizábal
Headmaster
Adriano Domínguez
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 22, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 6, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Buñuel
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Buñuel
- Original Title
- Tristana
- Country of Origin
- Spain, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Época Films, Talía Films, Selenia Cinematografica, Les Films Corona
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Buñuel
Luis Buñuel, Benito Pérez Galdós, Julio Alejandro
José F. Aguayo
Pedro del Rey
Robert Dorfmann, Luis Buñuel
Department Leadership Roster
Julio Alejandro
Writer
Luis Buñuel
Director
Robert Dorfmann
Producer
Luis Buñuel
Producer
Pedro del Rey
Editor
Enrique Alarcón
Production Design
José F. Aguayo
Director of Photography
Rosa García
Costume Design
Luis Buñuel
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tristana
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tristana about?
As a young woman, Tristana is orphaned and taken under the guardianship of Don Lope, a respected member of the community, who takes advantage of his innocent charge. When Tristana falls in love with artist Horacio, she must learn to be more assertive in order to achieve independence from her nefarious guardian, or her blossoming relationship with Horacio is doomed.
Who directed Tristana?
Tristana was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in Tristana?
The principal cast of Tristana includes Catherine Deneuve, Fernando Rey, Franco Nero, Lola Gaos, Antonio Casas.
When was Tristana released and how long is it?
Tristana was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Is Tristana based on a book or true story?
Tristana is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Benito Pérez Galdós".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tristana?
Tristana holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).