The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
Paris, 1930. Luis Buñuel is penniless after the scandal surrounding the release of his last movie. Sculptor Ramón Acín, a good friend, buys a lottery ticket and promises Buñuel that he will pay for his next movie if he wins the prize.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic74/100
132 audience votes
Key crew
- Arturo CardelúsOriginal Music Composer
- Eligio R. MonteroScreenplay
- Salvador SimóDirector
- Salvador SimóScreenplay
Cast
- Jorge UsónLuis Buñuel (voice)
- Fernando RamosRamón Acín (voice)
- Luis Enrique de TomásPierre Unik (voice)
- Cyril CorralEli Lotar (voice)
- Javier BalasYoung Luis (voice)
- Gabriel LatorreLuis' Father (voice)
- Pepa GraciaLuis' Mother (voice)
- Fermín NúñezTeacher / Mule Driver (voice)
- Rachel LascarVicomtess de Noailles (voice)
- Salvador SimóSalvador Dalí (voice)
- María PérezConchita (voice)
- Esteban G. BallesterosMayor / Cock Seller (voice)
Stills
Themes
paris, francemovie businesssurrealismbased on comicpovertybased on graphic noveladult animationsocial justicespanish second republic (1931-39)1930sfilm productionluis buñuel