Tristana, acknowledged as Buñuel's 'most Spanish' work, was inspired by a
novel of the same name by one of Spain's greatest nineteenth-century writers,
Benito Pérez Galdós. Buñuel had wanted to adapt it for the screen for many
years. Although he claimed that neither his film nor Galdós's novel dealt with
women's liberation, both are profound meditations on freedom, control and power.
In 1930s Toledo, newly orphaned beauty Tristana (Catherine Deneuve) is left in
the care of ageing atheist and fallen aristocrat Don Lope (Fernando Rey). The
dutiful and innocent girl is seduced by Lope and she duly becomes his mistress.
However, when she meets a young painter, the handsome but uninspiring Horacio
(Franco Nero), power changes hands and Tristana becomes increasingly embittered
when fate plays a nasty trick on her. She falls seriously ill and returns to Don
Lope, resuming her tormented relationship with him but finally taking revenge on
the man who destroyed her innocence.
A classic, perfectly cast and beautifully photographed film, Tristana is a
twisted, haunting study of sexual politics and the concept of freedom. Tristana
and Don Lope are both passionate about freedom of choice but they both find
their choices regulated by unconscious desire - a recurring Buñuel theme that
finds its perfect embodiment in these two fascinating characters whom we see
changing before our very eyes.
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Theatrical Release: March 29th, 1970 - Madrid
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DVD Review: BFI - Region 2 - PAL
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| Runtime | 1:34:12 | |
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This DVD contains two versions of the film, Spanish and French, both with optional English subtitles. I am re-reviewing this title due to complaints about the DVD. As we stated the image is not anamorphic and at a 1.60 ratio. Many are making claims it is from an analogue source. I was unable to find evidence that this is true despite screen captures with some form of artifacts being mailed to me. The image is saturated but not contrast boosted that I can see. There is damage visible in the form of light scratches and dirt. I found it relatively sharp and colors (skin tones) seem appropriate. The image does lack consistency. There is trouble with the Spanish audio that some have commented on - "The dialogue seems to be fine. However, remaining sounds - footsteps, knocking on doors, placement of objects seem to be oddly out of synch in places. They seem unnaturally amplified and layered over an already existing soundtrack creating a strange reverb-like effect in some instances." (Thanks Bill) I would say that the soundtrack sync appears off at times, but I am unclear exactly what was post dubbed and what wasn't.
Both sets of subtitles were removable
on my Malata players and computer DVD drive.
No digital extras.
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