Tristana (1970)

Parkinson calls the film a bitter, brilliant indictment of corruption and decay. He praises Fernando Rey’s performance as Don Lope and Catherine Deneuve’s chilling portrayal of the victim turned tormentor.

Sharkey presents the restored film as a rare opportunity to appreciate Buñuel’s range and rebellious vision. She especially praises Catherine Deneuve’s performance and the restoration’s subtle, muted colors.

Tobias finds the film rich in mystery and meaning, with characters too complicated to reduce to simple types. He praises Buñuel’s layered treatment of the story and the film’s elusive, dreamlike strangeness.

Brody presents the film as a forceful, slyly satirical drama. He praises how Buñuel links sexual repression and political repression without sacrificing the story’s disturbing immediacy.

Gonzalez finds the film mundane but competent, and a useful entry point to Buñuel. He praises its surrealist force near the end, while criticizing its blunt symbolism and obvious dialogue.

The available description frames the film as a mockingly sensible black comedy. It singles out the Toledo setting and the young ward’s relationship with her old guardian.

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The review finds the film somber and more respectful than expected, with only occasional flashes of Buñuel’s irreverence. It singles out Fernando Rey as superb in his role.