Screenplay: Luis Buñuel
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Luis Buñuel. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 36
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
7.6
11K votes
7.6
11K votes
Direction Luis Buñuel
Cast Claudio Brook · Silvia Pinal · Hortensia Santoveña · Jesus Fernandez
7.6
8K votes
7.6
8K 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.
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
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
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
Direction Jean Epstein
Cast Jean Debucourt · Marguerite Gance · Charles Lamy · Fournez-Goffard
7.4
2K votes
7.4
2K votes
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
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
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
7.1
2K votes
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
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