Buñuel: A Surrealist Filmmaker
Buñuel, un cineasta surrealista
Synopsis
Javier Espada explores how Luis Buñuel, one of the greatest precursors of surrealist cinema through works like An Andalusian Dog and The Golden Age, began to move away from this movement but never completely abandoned it, maintaining a strong oneiric element in his films. Taking us deep into his past and evolution as a creator, this documentary provides an unprecedented window into the world and work of an irreplaceable genius whose influence has reached the rest of the arts.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Javier Espada
- Screenplay & Story
- Javier Espada
- Original Title
- Buñuel, un cineasta surrealista
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Tolocha Producciones, TV UNAM, Filmoteca Española, Filmoteca de la UNAM, UNAM, Fundación Televisa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Javier Espada
Javier Espada
Jorge Yetano, Carlos Ballonga
Emilio Ruiz Barrachina, Pedro Piñeiro
Department Leadership Roster
Javier Espada
Director
Javier Espada
Writer
Emilio Ruiz Barrachina
Producer
Pedro Piñeiro
Producer
Jorge Yetano
Editor
Carlos Ballonga
Editor
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FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Buñuel: A Surrealist Filmmaker about?
Javier Espada explores how Luis Buñuel, one of the greatest precursors of surrealist cinema through works like An Andalusian Dog and The Golden Age, began to move away from this movement but never completely abandoned it, maintaining a strong oneiric element in his films. Taking us deep into his past and evolution as a creator, this documentary provides an unprecedented window into the world and work of an irreplaceable genius whose influence has reached the rest of the arts.
Who directed Buñuel: A Surrealist Filmmaker?
Buñuel: A Surrealist Filmmaker was directed by Javier Espada.
Who stars in Buñuel: A Surrealist Filmmaker?
The principal cast of Buñuel: A Surrealist Filmmaker includes Alfonso de Lucas Buñuel, Javier Espada, María José Moreno.
When was Buñuel: A Surrealist Filmmaker released and how long is it?
Buñuel: A Surrealist Filmmaker was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buñuel: A Surrealist Filmmaker?
Buñuel: A Surrealist Filmmaker holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).