The father of filmic Surrealism and one of the most original directors in the history of cinema, Luis Buñuel was noted for his biting attacks on all social conventions from religion to sex to undisciplined wealth. His distinctive style and taste allowed his films to become some of the most memorable and enduring for viewers. With a Buñuel film you never knew the direction but could be sure of anarchic precision with sardonic and hilarious comedic subtleties. He wrote a distinct and memorable autobiography (published posthumously entitled My Last Sigh), in which he informed the readers that he would burn every print of all the films he made... without regret. This gesture typifies his persona - withdrawing from any hint of conventional hypocrisy or romanticism in one single embittered stab - a loyal surrealist to the very end.

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My Last Sigh
by Luis Bunuel

Director - Selected filmography and DVDBeaver links:

That Obscure Object of Desire (1977), Le Fantôme de la liberté (1974), The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972), Tristana (1970), The Milky Way (1969), Belle de jour (1967), Simon of the Desert (1965), Diary of a Chambermaid (1964), The Exterminating Angel (1962), Viridiana (1961), The Young One (1960), Fever Mounts at El Pao (1959), Nazarín (1959), Death in the Garden (1956), The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz (1955), The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1954), El (1953), El Bruto (1953), A Woman Without Love (1952), Susana (1951), Los Olvidados (1950), Gran Casino (1947), Las Hurdes (1933), L'Âge d'or (1930), Un chien andalou (1929)