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Release Year1997
Runtime0h 56m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes6
DirectorEmilio Maillé
WritersEmilio Maillé
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Mexican Buñuel
About A Mexican Buñuel
A documentary covering the years Luis Buñuel spent in Mexico making films.
Directed by Emilio Maillé, A Mexican Buñuel leans on a strong ensemble — Luis Buñuel, Jeanne Buñuel, Denise Tual — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1997.
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