

The Phantom of Liberty
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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The Phantom of Liberty
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 10, 1974
Runtime
1h 44m
Genres
Comedy
User Score
75%
Original Title
Le Fantôme de la liberté
Production Companies
Greenwich Film Production
Director
Luis Buñuel
Revenue
$6,749
Description
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.