Tristana (1970)

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

Tristana (1970) poster

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.

Director: Luis Buñuel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: José F. Aguayo
Editing: Pedro del Rey
Production: Época Films, Talía Films, Selenia Cinematografica, Les Films Corona
Country: Spain, France, Italy
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

amputation, wedding night, tumor, marriage of convenience, unrequited love, orphan, maid, stroke, playing piano, death of husband, socialists, crutches

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tristana about?
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.
Who directed Tristana?
Tristana was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in Tristana?
Tristana stars Catherine Deneuve, Fernando Rey, Franco Nero, Lola Gaos, Antonio Casas, Jesús Fernández.
How long is Tristana?
Tristana has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Tristana?
Tristana is a Drama film.
Where was Tristana produced?
Tristana was produced in Spain, France, Italy.