The Phantom of Liberty (1974)
Luis Bunuel's kinkiest comedy.
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.
Key facts
- Released:
- 1974-09-10
- Runtime:
- 104 min
- Genres:
- Comedy
- Director:
- Luis Buñuel
- Top cast:
- Adriana Asti, Milena Vukotić, Jean-Claude Brialy, Monica Vitti, Jean Rochefort, Michel Piccoli
- Original language:
- FR
- TMDB rating:
- 7.5/10 from 328 votes
- Bynge Score:
- 7.3/10