Luis Buñuel
Pioneering surrealist filmmaker known for political satire and avant-garde cinema.
Chronology: 1900-02-22 – 1983-07-29
Origins & Early Life
Luis Buñuel Portolés (Spanish: [ˈlwis βuˈɲwel poɾtoˈles]; 22 February 1900 – 29 July 1983) was a Spanish and Mexican filmmaker who worked in France, Mexico, and Spain. He has been widely considered by many film critics, historians, and directors to be one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. Buñuel's works are known for their avant-garde surrealism which was also infused with political commentary. Often associated with the surrealist movement, Buñuel's career spanned the 1920s through the 1970s.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
He collaborated with surrealist painter Salvador Dalí on Un Chien Andalou (1929) and L'Age d'Or (1930). Both are considered masterpieces of surrealist cinema. From 1947 to 1960, he honed his skills as a director in Mexico, making grounded and human melodramas such as Gran Casino (1947), Los Olvidados (1950) and Él (1953). Buñuel then transitioned to making artful, surrealistic and satirical films. He earned the Palme d'Or at the 1961 Cannes Film Festival for Viridiana (1961), which criticized the Francoist dictatorship.
Enduring Legacy & Impact
He satirized social conditions in The Exterminating Angel (1962) and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972), the latter of which won the Academy...
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