The Phantom of Liberty

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.

Release Date

September 10, 1974

Status

Released

Original Title

Le Fantôme de la liberté

Runtime

1h 44min

Budget

Revenue

$6,749

Language

French

Production Companies

Greenwich Film Production