Tristana poster
Screenplay Luis Buñuel
Director Luis Buñuel
Writer Julio Alejandro

Tristana

Drama1970

Tagline: Somewhere between the innocent girl and the not so innocent mistress is the bizarre, sensuous story of Tristana

Release Date: 1970-03-29

Duration: 98 minutes

Synopsis

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 Horatio is doomed.

Casting

  • Catherine Deneuve
    Tristana
  • Franco Nero
    Horacio
  • Aldo Sambrell
    (uncredited)
  • Fernando Rey
    Don Lope
  • José María Caffarel
    Don Zenón
  • José Calvo
    Bellringer
  • Sergio Mendizábal
    Headmaster
  • José Riesgo
    (uncredited)
  • Antonio Ferrandis
    Comprador
  • Antonio Casas
    Don Cosme