Rent Tristana (1970)

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1h 35min
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Synopsis:
Set in Toledo in the early 1930s, Bunuel regular Fernando Rey stars as Don Lope, an aging figure of respectability who becomes the guardian of Tristana (Catherine Deneuve), a young woman with whom he is soon completely smitten. Finally accepting Don Lope's proposal of marriage after having her tumorous leg amputated, Tristana chooses a passionless union rather than be subject to the harsh realities of society that refuses to change to the needs of women.
Actors:
, , , , , , Vicente Soler, , Fernando Cebrián, , , , , , , José Blanch, , , ,
Directors:
Producers:
Luis Buñuel, Robert Dorfmann
Writers:
Julio Alejandro, Luis Buñuel, Benito Pérez Galdós
Studio:
Optimum
Genres:
Classics, Drama
Collections:
Films & TV by topic, Getting to Know..., Getting to Know: Catherine Deneuve, Memory Lane: Films Set in 1920s, The Instant Expert's Guide, The Instant Expert's Guide to Luis Buñuel
Countries:
Spain
BBFC:
Release Date:
22/01/2007
Run Time:
95 minutes
Languages:
French
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.66:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • 'Rituals' Documentary
  • Theatrical Trailers
BBFC:
Release Date:
23/10/2017
Run Time:
97 minutes
Languages:
French DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 Mono
Subtitles:
English
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B

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An exploration in frustration - Tristana review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
25/04/2016

Tristana is not untypical of the Bunuel oeuvre in that it's an exploration of frustration and thwarted desire, the film also examines liberal value systems and how such can be distorted and perverted by lust, economic hardship and so on. If you like Bunuel you'll find the film an immensely enjoyable piece of cinema. If you like action movies then you are advised to steer well clear. Don't get me wrong, there's plenty of action here but not many car chases.

Fernando Rey who plays don Lope, is outstanding as the liberal atheist who takes a more than parental interest in the orphaned Tristana (Catherine Deneuve) who comes to live with him following the death of her mother. As the young naive and very atttractive Tristana, Catherine Deneuve is also outstanding, fleshing out especially well the development of Tristana's character from initial docile acceptance of her situation (literally in the grubby hands of don Lope) towards open rebellion and the bohemian life with a young artist, and then, following the amputation of a leg and a return to the house don Lope, the cold and calculated vengeance of an embittered older woman on the now much older man.

For Bunuel fans this film is a must - but they will already have seen it a dozen times. For those who have yet to be ensnared, I suggest you give Bunuel a try - he is an acquired taste but once acquired there is no looking back.

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