The Phantom of Liberty (1974)
Original title: Le Fantôme de la liberté
The Phantom of Liberty is a 1974 French-language comedy movie directed by Luis Buñuel, with a running time of 1h 44m. It stars Adriana Asti, Milena Vukotić and Jean-Claude Brialy.
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.
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What is The Phantom of Liberty about?
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.
When was The Phantom of Liberty released?
The Phantom of Liberty was released on 10 September 1974.
How long is The Phantom of Liberty?
The Phantom of Liberty runs 1h 44m.
Who made The Phantom of Liberty?
The Phantom of Liberty was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Where can I watch The Phantom of Liberty?
The Phantom of Liberty is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch The Phantom of Liberty
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Adriana Asti as The Lady in Black, the Sister of the First Prefect
- Milena Vukotić as The Nurse
- Jean-Claude Brialy as Mr. Foucault
- Monica Vitti as Mrs. Foucault
- Jean Rochefort as Mr. Legendre
- Michel Piccoli as The Second Police Prefect
- Adolfo Celi as The Doctor
- Claude Piéplu as The Commissioner
- Paul Frankeur as The Innkeeper
- Pierre Maguelon as The Policeman
- François Maistre as The Professor
- Marie-France Pisier as Mrs. Calmette