The Phantom of Liberty

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.

  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1974-09-10
  • Runtime: 104 min
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Status: Released
  • IMDb Rating: 7.4
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