L'Age D'or & Un Chien Andalou - Luis Bunuel
L'Age D'or & Un Chien Andalou: A Surrealist Masterpiece
Luis Buñuel's L'Age D'or and Un Chien Andalou are two of the most influential and controversial films of the 20th century. These surrealist masterpieces are a must-see for any fan of cinema.
L'Age D'or
L'Age D'or is a 1930 French surrealist film directed by Luis Buñuel. The film is a scathing critique of bourgeois society and religion. It features a series of bizarre and often shocking images, including a man dragging a dead donkey through the streets of Paris, a group of people eating at a table covered in ants, and a woman giving birth to a baby that is immediately devoured by a pack of dogs.
Despite its controversial content, L'Age D'or was a critical and commercial success. It was praised by critics for its originality and its powerful social commentary. The film has been cited as an influence on the work of many other filmmakers, including Federico Fellini, Jean-Luc Godard, and David Lynch.
Un Chien Andalou
Un Chien Andalou is a 1929 French surrealist short film directed by Luis Buñuel. The film is a collaboration between Buñuel and Salvador Dalí, and it is considered to be one of the most important works of surrealist cinema.
Un Chien Andalou is a dreamlike and disjointed film that defies easy interpretation. It features a series of strange and often violent images, including a man slicing open a woman's eye with a razor blade, a group of ants crawling out of a man's hand, and a dead donkey being dragged through the streets of Paris.
Despite its bizarre content, Un Chien Andalou was a critical and commercial success. It was praised by critics for its originality and its powerful imagery. The film has been cited as an influence on the work of many other filmmakers, including Federico Fellini, Jean-Luc Godard, and David Lynch.
Why You Should Buy This Book
L'Age D'or & Un Chien Andalou are two of the most important and influential films of the 20th century. These surrealist masterpieces are a must-see for any fan of cinema. This book contains both films on DVD, as well as a wealth of bonus features, including interviews with Buñuel and Dalí, and essays on the films by leading scholars.
If you are interested in surrealism, cinema, or simply great art, then this book is for you. Order your copy today!
Bonus Features
In addition to the two films on DVD, this book also includes a wealth of bonus features, including:
- Interviews with Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí
- Essays on the films by leading scholars
- Behind-the-scenes footage
- Deleted scenes
- Trailers
- And more!
This book is the definitive edition of L'Age D'or & Un Chien Andalou. It is a must-have for any fan of cinema.