The Phantom of Liberty

"Luis Bunuel's kinkiest comedy."

1974 1h 44m FR

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 346

Comedy

Synopsis

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This Surrealist film, with a title referencing the Communist Manifesto, strings together short incidents based on the life of director Luis Buñuel. Presented as chance encounters, these loosely related, intersecting situations, all without a consistent protagonist, reach from the 19th century to the 1970s. Touching briefly on subjects such as execution, pedophilia, incest, and sex, the film features an array of characters, including a sick father and incompetent police officers.

“Luis Bunuel's kinkiest comedy.”

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Cast

Jean-Claude Brialy
Mr. Foucault
Adriana Asti
Lady in Black
Milena Vukotić
Nurse
Monica Vitti
Mrs. Foucault
Jean Rochefort
Mr. Legendre
Michel Piccoli
Police Prefect #2
Adolfo Celi
Doctor
Claude Piéplu
Commissioner

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Luis Buñuel
Writers: Luis Buñuel, Jean-Claude Carrière
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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52 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Luis Buñuel, shot by Edmond Richard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Hélène Plemiannikov shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jean-Claude Brialy and Adriana Asti and Milena Vukotić carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Luis Bunuel's kinkiest comedy.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0071487 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Luis Buñuel directs. Edmond Richard behind the camera. Hélène Plemiannikov cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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152 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Luis Buñuel, shot by Edmond Richard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Hélène Plemiannikov shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Jean-Claude Brialy and Adriana Asti and Milena Vukotić carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "Luis Bunuel's kinkiest comedy.".
6IMDB entry: tt0071487 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.