Luis Buñuel
Luis Buñuel was a Spanish filmmaker known for his influential contributions to surrealist cinema. Born in 1900, he was a prominent figure in the film industry, famous for his provocative and unconventional storytelling that often critiqued societal norms and explored themes of desire and morality. His most notable works include 'Un Chien Andalou,' 'The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie,' and 'Belle de Jour,' which showcase his unique ability to blend dreamlike imagery with biting social commentary. Buñuel's films earned him numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century.
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Luis Buñuel is mentioned as a figure who contributed to the cinematic tradition.
Alejandro González Iñárritu hace historia, es el primer cineasta en El Colegio Nacional
Mexico· 2026-05-27
Luis Buñuel is highlighted in a cycle dedicated to his iconic films.
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Uruguay· 2026-02-07
Luis Buñuel's influences are felt in the film's structure and themes of illusion and reality.
„Малхоланд Драјв“: Лавиринт на сонот и распадот на идентитетот
North Macedonia· 2026-02-07
Luis Buñuel collaborated with Jean-Claude Carrière for nearly 20 years.
Segunda na TV:“ ”entre “O”“ Pontão” à estreia de “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” | Televisão
Portugal· 2026-01-19
Luis Buñuel is mentioned as one of the cultural figures who left Spain during the dictatorship.
Por qué con Franco no se vivía mejor: cuando el Régimen creía que el papel de la mujer era “encontrar a quién someterse” | España
Spain· 2025-11-16
The film-maker Luis Buñuel was exiled and had his work censored in Spain.
Spain grants citizenship to descendants of civil war’s International Brigades | Spain
United Kingdom· 2025-11-04
Luis Buñuel was a filmmaker who had to continue his work abroad.
Sánchez responsabiliza al PP y a Vox del avance del revisionismo histórico y advierte: “No cederemos un ápice” | EspañaSpain· 2025-10-31
Buñuel is referenced in the context of his thoughts on life and the passage of time.
Sentirse a salvo | OpiniónSpain· 2025-10-19
Luis Buñuel directed the satirical film 'The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie' in 1972.
Fim-de-semana na TV: do Sahara a Monsanto, com Barbie, Middea e Almada | TelevisãoPortugal· 2025-10-18
Luis Buñuel is mentioned in the context of historical significance in cinema.
La última polémica de Juan del Val: literatura “para la gente” frente a literatura “para la élite” | CulturaSpain· 2025-10-16
Luis Buñuel's autobiography discusses his mother's memory loss in her later years.
Equilibristas del sueño y la memoria
Costa Rica· 2025-09-28
Luis Buñuel was a renowned filmmaker who lived in the Residencia de Estudiantes during the Spanish Republic.
Angel González se encuentra con Jorge Semprún
Argentina· 2025-09-14
Luis Buñuel is referenced as an inspiration for the film's surreal and absurd elements.
Recension: ”Misericordia” är full av dolda lustar
Sweden· 2025-09-11
Luis Buñuel's film 'Belle de Jour' explores the intersection of sexual fulfillment and self-destruction.
Sexpositivität und Puritanismus: Warum Erotik Ambivalenz braucht
Switzerland· 2025-08-12
Luis Buñuel collaborated with Salvador Dalí on the 1929 film Un Chien Andalou.
Humble peasants … or an odyssey of sex and death? The Millet masterpiece that electrified modern art | PaintingUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-17
Buñuel is known for his ambition to become a composer and later became a prominent filmmaker.
Una de las imágenes más imborrables de la historia del cine evoca el seccionamiento de un ojo en un laboratorio de Cajal | CienciaSpain· 2025-07-10
Luis Buñuel's autobiography is described as a fascinating surreal journey.
Реализмот на сексот и надреализмот на еротизмотNorth Macedonia· 2025-06-27
Luis Buñuel is one of the directors associated with the concept of cinema of cruelty.
Ver una película para pasarlo mal: el fenómeno de ‘Sirat’ y el “cine de la crueldad” | ICONSpain· 2025-06-13
Luis Buñuel was a filmmaker who appreciated American culture, including its police.
No digas en inglés lo que puedas decir en español
Venezuela· 2025-04-30
Luis Buñuel's film 'Un Chien Andalou' is known for its surrealism and controversial scenes.
Moderna museet visar Buñuel efter anklagelser om censurSweden· 2025-04-29
Luis Buñuel is known for his surrealist films, including the Oscar-winning 'The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie'.
DN-tips: Bästa filmerna att strömma på SVT Play i påsk.Sweden· 2025-04-13
Luis Buñuel never forgave Maruja Mallo for defeating him in a blasphemy contest.
La transgresión y libertad creativa de Maruja Mallo salen del olvido con una gran muestra en Santander | CulturaSpain· 2025-04-12
Luis Bunuel directed the surreal film Viridiana, which was banned in Spain until after Franco's death.
Norisināsies ikgadējais kinoforums Un Vārds tapa filma / Diena
Latvia· 2025-04-07
Luis Buñuel is referenced as a surrealist filmmaker who celebrated certain controversial ideas.
Responsabilidad de expresión | OpiniónSpain· 2025-04-05
Luis Buñuel's work inspired the title of the first book published by Páginas de Espuma.
Juan Casamayor, editor: “El ‘boom’ actual es de lectoras antes que de escritoras” | CulturaSpain· 2025-03-21
Luis Buñuel is referenced for his thoughts on bars as places of meditation and tranquility.
“Una idea bastante loca”: así es el bar en medio de la selva que abre una vez al mes | ICON DesignSpain· 2025-03-14
Luis Buñuel was reportedly enamored with María Moliner before and after her exile.
Valor y coraje de María Moliner | BabeliaSpain· 2025-03-08
Luis Buñuel won an Oscar for best international film for 'The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie'.
Karla Sofía Gascón, va por el segundo Óscar para una actriz española
Bolivia· 2025-02-28
The text compares the current situation in Brazil to a film by Luis Buñuel that never ends.
É exagerado dizer que vivemos num filme de Buñuel, com tanta coisa real que parece surreal?
Liechtenstein· 2025-02-26
Luis Bunuel was honored by Radu Jude for his influence on the film 'Kontinental '25'.
Filmul „Dreams (Sex Love)", recompensat cu Ursul de Aur la Berlinala 2025. Irina Margareta Nistor: „O pledoarie pentru îndrăgosteli”
Romania· 2025-02-22
