Tristana Movie Review 1970

Allegorical tale of a beautiful girl (Deneuve) who moves in with a hypocritical benefactor following the death of her mother. She is quickly exploited and seduced by the one who would protect her, but runs away with an artist in pursuit of love. Searing in its commentary on Catholicism, death, lust, and the woebegone place of humanity in the world, the movie is also widely seen as a depiction of fascist Spain's attempt to find its place in the 20th century. Based on the novel by Benito Perez Galdos. In Spanish with English subtitles.

Distribution

Hen's Tooth Video, 2805 E State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805, Phone: (260)471-4332, Fax: (260)471-4449, URL: http://www.henstoothvideo.com

Available on VHS
Running time 98 minutes.
Originally from Spanish, Italian, French.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Drama, Director/Star Teams: Bunuel & F. Rey, 4 Bones

Screenplay

Julio Alejandro, Luis Bunuel

Cast

Catherine Deneuve, Fernando Rey, Franco Nero, Lola Gaos, Antonio Casas, Jesus Fernandez, Vincent Solder

Cinematography

Jose F. Aguayo

Director

Luis Bunuel

Producer

Les Films Corona