Screenplay: Luis Buñuel

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Luis Buñuel. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


The Young and the Damned

1950 · Movie · 88 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Alfonso Mejía · Roberto Cobo · Estela Inda · Miguel Inclán

Synopsis The Young and the Damned (1950) follows the story of El Jaibo, a young man who flees from a correctional facility and reunites with his friends in their local community. Shortly after his escape, El Jaibo, accompanied by his friend...

8.3

14K votes

8.3

14K votes

The Exterminating Angel

1962 · Movie · 90 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Silvia Pinal · Enrique Rambal · Jacqueline Andere · José Baviera

Synopsis The Exterminating Angel (1962) follows a group of upper-class individuals who, after enjoying an elegant dinner party, inexplicably discover they are trapped within the confines of the dining room. As the hours stretch into days, the guests' initial bewilderment and...

8.1

25K votes

8.1

25K votes

Viridiana

1961 · Movie · 90 min. · Spain

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Silvia Pinal · Fernando Rey · Francisco Rabal · Margarita Lozano

Synopsis Viridiana (1961) centers around a pious young woman residing in a Spanish convent, on the verge of taking her final vows to become a nun. At the behest of her superior, she travels to visit her nearest living relative, the...

8.1

28K votes

8.1

28K votes

El (This Strange Passion)

1953 · Movie · 92 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Arturo de Córdova · Delia Garcés · Aurora Walker · Carlos Martínez Baena

Synopsis El (This Strange Passion) (1953) centers around Francisco, a wealthy and principled bachelor who, after an unexpected encounter with Gloria, becomes determined to make her his wife. Despite her initial reluctance, Francisco's persistent courtship leads Gloria to agree to marry...

8.0

6K votes

8.0

6K votes

Nazarin

1959 · Movie · 92 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Francisco Rabal · Marga López · Rita Macedo · Ignacio López Tarso

Synopsis Nazarin (1959) follows the journey of a destitute village clergyman, Father Nazario, who is resolute in his commitment to embody the ultimate self-sacrificing, humble, and selfless Christian lifestyle. His mission is to inspire the villagers to embrace this radical way...

7.7

4K votes

7.7

4K votes

Tristana

1970 · Movie · 98 min. · Spain

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Fernando Rey · Franco Nero · Lola Gaos

Synopsis Tristana (1970) follows the life of a young woman who, after being orphaned, is taken under the wing of a respected but impoverished aristocrat named Don Lope. The film delves into the complex dynamics that unfold as Don Lope exploits...

7.6

8K votes

7.6

8K votes

Belle de jour

1967 · Movie · 100 min. · France

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Jean Sorel · Michel Piccoli · Francisco Rabal

Synopsis Belle de jour (1967) follows the story of Séverine, a young woman married to a doctor. Despite her deep affection for her husband, she struggles with physical intimacy. To satisfy her desires, she engages in vivid, kinky, erotic fantasies. Eventually,...

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7.6

11K votes

7.6

11K votes

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Ernesto Alonso · Miroslava · Ariadne Welter · Rita Macedo

Synopsis The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz (1955) follows the chaotic and twisted path of a man grappling with mental instability, driven by an insatiable fixation on executing the flawless crime.

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7.6

5K votes

7.6

5K votes

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Fernando Rey · Paul Frankeur · Delphine Seyrig · Jean-Pierre Cassel

Synopsis The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) follows a group of affluent friends who find their plans for a simple dinner party disrupted by a series of bizarre and unexpected events. The narrative unfolds in a dreamlike sequence, with layers...

7.5

9K votes

7.5

9K votes

That Obscure Object of Desire

1977 · Movie · 103 min. · France

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Fernando Rey · Ángela Molina · Carole Bouquet · Julien Bertheau

Synopsis That Obscure Object of Desire (1977) commences with a man surprising his fellow train passengers by dousing a young girl on the platform with a bucket of water. Over the ensuing hours, he recounts his infatuation with her, portrayed by...

7.4

5K votes

7.4

5K votes

Land Without Bread

1933 · Documentary · 30 min. · Spain

Direction Luis Buñuel

Synopsis Land Without Bread (1933) is a concise documentary that delves into the harsh realities of destitution during the 1930s. Under the direction of the renowned Luis Buñuel, the film is situated in a impoverished area of Spain, offering a stark...

7.4

7K votes

7.4

7K votes

An Andalusian Dog (S)

1929 · Movie · 21 min. · France

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Pierre Batcheff · Simone Mareuil · Salvador Dalí

Synopsis An Andalusian Dog (S) (1929) is the debut film by Luis Buñuel, created in partnership with Salvador Dalí. This groundbreaking work is a surreal journey into the depths of desire and passion. The film is renowned for its provocative and...

7.4

27K votes

7.4

27K votes

The Phantom of Liberty

1974 · Movie · 104 min. · France

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Michel Piccoli · Jean Rochefort · Michael Lonsdale · Monica Vitti

Synopsis The Phantom of Liberty (1974) is a cinematic journey into the surreal, crafted by the master of the genre, Luis Buñuel. This film is a collection of loosely connected vignettes, each more bizarre than the last. One of the most...

7.3

3K votes

7.3

3K votes

L'Âge d'or

1930 · Movie · 62 min. · France

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Gaston Modot · Lya Lys · Max Ernst · Pierre Prévert

Synopsis L'Âge d'or (1930) is a provocative and surreal cinematic experience directed by Luis Buñuel, known for its audacious critique of bourgeois values. The film, which sparked outrage upon its initial release, continues to captivate audiences with its shocking and thought-provoking...

7.2

4K votes

7.2

4K votes

The Diary of a Chambermaid

1964 · Movie · 97 min. · France

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Michel Piccoli · Georges Géret · Françoise Lugagne

Synopsis The Diary of a Chambermaid (1964) follows the story of Celestine (Jeanne Moreau), a woman who secures employment at a Normandy estate in the 1930s, where she encounters a complex web of relationships and desires. The estate is inhabited by...

7.2

2K votes

7.2

2K votes

The Brute

1952 · Movie · 81 min. · Mexico

7.1

2K votes

7.1

2K votes

The Young One

1960 · Movie · 91 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Zachary Scott · Bernie Hamilton · Key Meersman · Crahan Denton

Synopsis The Young One (1960) follows the journey of a jazz musician who finds himself in a perilous situation, fleeing from a vengeful lynch mob. His escape leads him to a secluded island, where he encounters a stern and unfriendly game...

6.9

961 votes

6.9

961 votes

The Milky Way

1969 · Movie · 98 min. · France

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Paul Frankeur · Laurent Terzieff · Alain Cuny · Edith Scob

Synopsis The Milky Way (1969) follows the journey of two wandering individuals who embark on a spiritual quest from France to the sacred destination of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Throughout their odyssey, they rely on hitchhiking and begging for sustenance,...

6.9

2K votes

6.9

2K votes