Tristana

A slow, unsettling study of power and dependence, coolly observed, with moments of dark irony and a quietly devastating finish.

Directed by

Luis Buñuel

Genres

Drama

Starring

Catherine Deneuve, Fernando Rey, Franco Nero

Tagline

Somewhere between the innocent girl and the not so innocent mistress is the bizarre, sensuous story of Tristana

Overview

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.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, cynical and satirical. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Power, identity, obsession, betrayal

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.

Note

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