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Tristana

Tristana

Somewhere between the innocent girl and the not so innocent mistress is the bizarre, sensuous story of Tristana

19707.21h 38m

Overview

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 Horatio is doomed.

Directed by Luis Buñuel
Written by Benito Pérez Galdós, Julio Alejandro, Luis Buñuel
Produced by Robert Dorfmann, Luis Buñuel
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Top Cast

Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve

Tristana

Fernando Rey

Fernando Rey

Don Lope

Franco Nero

Franco Nero

Horacio

Lola Gaos

Lola Gaos

Saturna

Antonio Casas

Antonio Casas

Don Cosme

J

Jesús Fernández

Saturno

V

Vicente Soler

Don Ambrosio

José Calvo

José Calvo

Bellringer

Fernando Cebrián

Fernando Cebrián

Dr. Miquis

Antonio Ferrandis

Antonio Ferrandis

Buyer

Themes & Keywords

amputationwedding nighttumormarriage of convenienceunrequited loveorphanmaidstrokeplaying pianodeath of husbandsocialistscrutches

About Tristana

Tristana is a drama film released in 1970 exploring themes of amputation, wedding night, tumor, marriage of convenience, unrequited love, orphan. Directed by Luis Buñuel, it stars Catherine Deneuve, Fernando Rey, Franco Nero. 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 Horatio is doomed.

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