Tristana

About Tristana

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.

Tristana (1970) is a drama film directed by Luis Buñuel. Its themes are orphan, unrequited love, maid, and death of husband.

Catherine Deneuve takes the lead as Tristana, Fernando Rey as Don Lope, Franco Nero as Horacio, and Lola Gaos as Saturna. It runs 98 minutes and was released in March 1970.

The screenplay is by Julio Alejandro and Luis Buñuel. American members can watch it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel.

TMDB voters put it at 7.2 out of 10 across 289 votes and it carries a PG-13 rating.