Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- provocative
- dreamy
- arthouse film night
- adult cinephile viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tete asks the moon to provide a breast exclusively for him, turning his emotional conflict into a fanciful premise.
Tete's fixation on breastfeeding and attraction to Estrellita shape the story while remaining rooted in childish jealousy.
Tete resents the arrival of a new brother because he fears losing his mother's breast and affection.
The film combines breast-centered desire, romantic attraction, and comic fantasy in an intentionally provocative register.
Films like The Tit & the Moon, and why
The Dreamers
shared erotic comedy, coming-of-age perspective, and frank treatment of adolescent desire
Amélie
shared whimsical sensuality, romantic comedy elements, and childlike fantasy around adult sexuality
Y Tu Mamá También
shared provocative coming-of-age themes, erotic atmosphere, and emotionally complicated family dynamics
Movie Details
- Director
- Bigas Luna
- Release Date
- 1994-03-29
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (99)
Cast
- Biel Duran
- Mathilda May
- Gérard Darmon
- Miguel Poveda
- Abel Folk
- Laura Mañá
- Genís Sánchez
- Xavier Massé
- Victoria Lepori
- Xus Estruch
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Criterion Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Tit & the Moon about?
- A jealous child turns the arrival of a new sibling into a whimsical, provocative quest to reclaim his mother's intimacy.
- What is The Tit & the Moon like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Tit & the Moon as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Tit & the Moon violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Tit & the Moon.
- Which films are like The Tit & the Moon?
- Films with a similar feel include The Dreamers, Amélie, and Y Tu Mamá También.
- How long is The Tit & the Moon?
- The Tit & the Moon runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Tit & the Moon?
- In United States, The Tit & the Moon streams on Criterion Channel.
