That Obscure Object of Desire (1977)★ 8.0/10

R · FR,ES · 103 min · August 17, 1977

Comedy
Drama
Romance

Written by: Luis Buñuel, Jean-Claude Carrière, Pierre Louÿs

An aging Frenchman, Mathieu, recounts his love affair with the enigmatic Spanish woman Conchita. Despite his romantic advances, Conchita repeatedly eludes his desires, revealing a complex interplay of love, passion, and frustration.

Original title

That Obscure Object of Desire

Storyline

Luis Buñuel's film weaves a love story against a backdrop of political unrest in Spain and France. Carole Bouquet and Ángela Molina portray Conchita, captivating Fernando Rey's Mathieu, in a tale of desire and frustration. Buñuel's direction balances humor and emotion, with dual actresses symbolizing desire's complexity. The film explores human connections within a charged context, inviting reflection on intricate emotions. A masterpiece of artistry and psychology which offers a profound experience for those valuing nuanced storytelling.

Rating

8.0 / 10 · 27,252

Companies

Greenwich Film Productions, Les Films Galaxie, In-Cine Compañía Industrial Cinematográfica, Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC), Groupement des Editeurs de Films, First Artists, InCine, Sandrew Film & Teater, Cineriz, Artificial Eye, Jugendfilm-Verleih, Roadshow Films, Zjednoczenie Rozpowszechniania Filmów, Filmes Lusomundo, France Eigasha, RTL-TV, Embassy Home Entertainment, Premium Films, The Home Cinema Group, Videomax, Cinétoile, Gativideo, The Criterion Collection, StudioCanal, Kinowelt Home Entertainment, Leader Music, Optimum Home Entertainment, Carlotta Films, Arthaus, Divisa Home Video, Bibliotheque, Rialto Pictures

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