Tristana

Tristana (1970)

29/03/1970
Drama
1h 38m

Somewhere between the innocent girl and the not so innocent mistress is the bizarre, sensuous story of Tristana

Overview

As a young woman, Tristana is orphaned and taken under the guardianship of Don Lope, a respected member of the community, who takes advantage of his innocent charge. When Tristana falls in love with artist Horacio, she must learn to be more assertive in order to achieve independence from her nefarious guardian, or her blossoming relationship with Horatio is doomed.

  • Luis BuñuelDirector, Screenplay
  • Julio AlejandroWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Spanish

Keywords

  • amputation
  • wedding night
  • tumor
  • marriage of convenience
  • unrequited love
  • orphan
  • maid
  • stroke
  • playing piano
  • death of husband
  • socialists
  • crutches

Top Billed Cast

Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve

Tristana

Fernando Rey

Fernando Rey

Don Lope

Franco Nero

Franco Nero

Horacio

Lola Gaos

Lola Gaos

Saturna

Antonio Casas

Antonio Casas

Don Cosme

Jesús Fernández

Saturno

Vicente Soler

Don Ambrosio

José Calvo

José Calvo

Bellringer

Fernando Cebrián

Fernando Cebrián

Dr. Miquis

Antonio Ferrandis

Antonio Ferrandis

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