Discovering Buñuel
Synopsis
Luis Bunuel, the father of cinematic Surrealism, made his film debut with 'Un Chien Andalou' in 1929 working closely with Salvador Dali. Considered one of the finest and controversial filmmakers with, 'L’Age d’Or' (1930), attacking the church and the middle classes. He won many awards including Best Director at Cannes for 'Los Olvidados' (1950), and the coveted Palme d’Or for 'Viridiana' (1961), which had been banned in his native Spain. His career moved to France with 'The Diary of a Chambermaid' with major stars such as Jeanne Moreau and Catherine Deneuve.
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Buñuel: The father of cinematic Surrealism | Perspective
Type: Clip • Published 2021-01-23
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Rigden Green
- Original Title
- Discovering Buñuel
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 42m
- Production Studios
- 3DD Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Rigden Green
Tom Palliser
Lyndy Saville
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Palliser
Editor
Simon Rigden Green
Director
Lyndy Saville
Producer
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Discovering Buñuel about?
Luis Bunuel, the father of cinematic Surrealism, made his film debut with 'Un Chien Andalou' in 1929 working closely with Salvador Dali. Considered one of the finest and controversial filmmakers with, 'L’Age d’Or' (1930), attacking the church and the middle classes. He won many awards including Best Director at Cannes for 'Los Olvidados' (1950), and the coveted Palme d’Or for 'Viridiana' (1961), which had been banned in his native Spain. His career moved to France with 'The Diary of a Chambermaid' with major stars such as Jeanne Moreau and Catherine Deneuve.
Who directed Discovering Buñuel?
Discovering Buñuel was directed by Simon Rigden Green.
Who stars in Discovering Buñuel?
The principal cast of Discovering Buñuel includes Luis Buñuel, Ryan Mandrake.
When was Discovering Buñuel released and how long is it?
Discovering Buñuel was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 42m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Discovering Buñuel?
Discovering Buñuel holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).