Tristana
1970 · Movie · PG-13 · 98 min · ★ 7.2
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 Horacio is doomed.
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Details
- Years
- 1970
- Release date
- 1970-03-29
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 98 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (278 votes)
Themes
- amputation
- wedding night
- tumor
- marriage of convenience
- unrequited love
- orphan
- maid
- stroke
- playing piano
- death of husband
- socialists
- crutches
Awards & recognition
- Medal of the Circle of Cinematographic Writers — the best film · 1971
- Academy Award — Best International Feature Film · 1971 · nominated
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 1971 · nominated
Cast & crew
Catherine Deneuve
as Tristana
Fernando Rey
as Don Lope
Franco Nero
as Horacio
Lola Gaos
as Saturna
Antonio Casas
as Don Cosme
- JF
Jesús Fernández
as Saturno
- VS
Vicente Soler
as Don Ambrosio
José Calvo
as Bellringer
Fernando Cebrián
as Dr. Miquis
Antonio Ferrandis
as Buyer
Directed by Luis Buñuel