# Tristana (1970)

> A young orphan’s captivity inside an aristocratic guardian’s version of freedom becomes a chilling study of desire, revenge, and social hypocrisy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/22191

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Luis Buñuel
- Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Fernando Rey, Franco Nero, Lola Gaos, Antonio Casas, Jesús Fernández, Vicente Soler, José Calvo
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066491/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, erotic, oppressive, classic cinema night, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A tale of seduction and freedom unfolds as a young woman navigates her complex relationship with her guardian.

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