Buñuel (1984)

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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.

Director: Rafael Cortés
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Production: RCR Producciones
Country: Spain
Language: Español, English
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Buñuel stars Luis Buñuel, Rafael Alberti, Hernando Viñes, José Luis Sáenz de Heredia, Juan Luis Buñuel, John Huston.
How long is Buñuel?
Buñuel has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Buñuel?
Buñuel is a Documentary film.
Where was Buñuel produced?
Buñuel was produced in Spain.