Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles
- Salvador Simó
- 2018
- 1h 20m
- Spain, Netherlands, Germany
Animated biopic of Luis Buñuel, created this way to highlight his surrealistic universe. Based on events of a specific period of time, the film fascinates with dozens of references in the director’s lifework.
Synopsis
Paris, 1930. Luis Buñuel is broke after the scandal caused by his film “The Golden Age”. In this difficult time, he can’t start filming his documentary on one of the poorest Spanish regions, Las Hurdes. His good friend, sculptor Ramon Asin, buys a lottery ticket with the promise that if he wins, he’ll fund the film. Unbelievably and unexpectedly, luck is on their side.
Jury Prize
Annecy Film Festival
2019
Best Original Music
Annecy Film Festival
2019
Best Animated Film
Goya Awards
2020