Luis Buñuel (1900–1983)


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The father of cinematic Surrealism and one of the most original directors in the history of the film medium, Luis Buñuel was given a strict Jesuit education (which sowed the seeds of his obsession with both religion and subversive behavior), and subsequently moved to Madrid to study at the university there, where his close friends included ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 40 wins & 39 nominations. See more awards »

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 2017 The Metropolitan Opera HD Live (TV Series) (based on the screenplay by - 1 episode)
- Thomas Adès: The Exterminating Angel (2017) ... (based on the screenplay by)
 2008 Dry martini (bunuelino cocktail) (Short) (story)
 1997 La novia de medianoche (previous unproduced screenplay)
 1984 Igra o pamcenju i umiranju (TV Movie) (novel)
 1983 Arena (TV Series documentary) (autobiography - 1 episode)
- The Life and Times of Don Luis Buñuel (1983) ... (autobiography)
 1977 Tämä intohimon hämärä kohde (scenario - as Luis Bunuel)
 1974 Vapauden aave (scenario - as Luis Bunuel)
 1972 Pirun vallassa (screenplay - as Luis Bunuel)
 1972 Porvariston hillitty charmi (scenario - as Luis Bunuel)
 1971 Una historia decente (Short) (book)
 1971 Sotilaspoika (uncredited)
 1970 Tristana (screen story)
 1969 Linnunrata (writer - as Luis Bunuel)
 1967 Päiväperho (adaptation - as Luis Bunuel) / (dialogue - as Luis Bunuel)
 1965 Simon ja viettelykset (Short) (based on a story by) / (screenplay and dialogue)
 1964 Kamarineidon päiväkirja (adaptation and dialogue - as Luis Bunuel)
 1962 Tuhon enkeli (screenplay by) / (story: Los Náufragos de la Calle de la Providencia)
 1961 Viridiana
 1960 Neitsytsaari (screenplay)
 1959 Likaiset polut (adaptation - as Luis Bunuel)
 1959 Nazarin (adapted for the screen by)
 1956 Kuoleman puutarha (adaptation)
 1956 Veri kuohuu (adaptation)
 1955 Archibaldo de la Cruzin rikollinen elämä (screenplay & adaptation)
 1954 Humiseva harju (adaptation) / (story)
 1954 Robinson Crusoen seikkailut (screenplay)
 1953 El - salattu totuus (adaptation) / (story)
 1953 El bruto (screenplay) / (story)
 1952 Una mujer sin amor (technical screenplay)
 1952 Subida al cielo (adaptation)
 1951 Susana (shooting script)
 1951 Si usted no puede, yo sí (story)
 1937/II España 1936 (Documentary short) (screenplay) / (story)
 1935 Don Quintín el amargao (screenplay - uncredited)
 1933 Las Hurdes - maa ilman leipää (Documentary short) (commentary) / (writer)
 1930 Kulta-aika (scenario - as Bunuel)
 1929 Un chien andalou (Short) (scenario - as Louis Bunuel)
 1928 Usherin talon häviö (adaptation)
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Publicity Listings:

10 Biographical Movies | 19 Print Biographies | 14 Portrayals | 1 Interview | 24 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Alternate Names:

Louis Bunuel | Luis Bunuel | Bunuel

Height:

5' 7½" (1.71 m)

Spouse:

Jeanne Buñuel  (his death)  (2 children)

Children:

Rafael Buñuel | See more »

Parents:

Leonardo Buñuel | María Portolés

Relatives:

Leonardo Buñuel (sibling) | See more »
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Personal Quote:

To compare me with Goya is a nonsense. Critics speak of Goya because they don't know anything about Quevedo, Theresa of Avila, the picaresque literature, Galdòs, [Ramón del Valle-Inclán] and others . . . Today's culture is unfortunately inseparable from economic and military power. A ruling nation can impose its culture and give a worldwide fame to a second-rate writer like [Ernest Hemingway]. [... See more »

Trivia:

30 Film retrospective on the Berlinale in 2008. See more »

Trademark:

Shocking subject matter See more »

Nickname:

The Scourge of the Bourgeoisie

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