The Phantom of Liberty (1974)

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.

Genres: Comedy

What to watch after The Phantom of Liberty

• The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) — Same subject: anarchic comedy
• That Obscure Object of Desire (1977) — Same subject: paris, france
• The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz (1955) — Same feel: satirical, complex
• Coup de torchon (1981)
• The Things of Life (1970) — Same subject: paris, france
• L'Eclisse (1962)