As a young woman, Tristana is orphaned and taken under the guardianship of Don Lope, a respected member of the community, who takes advantage of his innocent charge. When Tristana falls in love with artist Horacio, she must learn to be more assertive in order to achieve independence from her nefarious guardian, or her blossoming relationship with Horacio is doomed.
Direction
Buñuel's late-period precision—every frame drips with contempt.
Acting
Deneuve's glacial transformation from victim to architect.
Cinematography
Toledo as gothic prison; that bell tower shot haunts.
Director
Luis Buñuel
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Buñuel shot this in Franco's Spain despite being exiled; the church scenes are his middle finger to censorship.
No ratings yet
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters
ES
