As far as Facets Video goes this bare-bones, single-layered, interlaced DVD release would probably be considered standard fare from the weakest of the quasi-major distributors. I believe it's a case of 'only game in town' giving it some healthy desirability. I guess the funny thing is that I was aware that this was how the transfer was going to be represented - akin to a VHS to DVD port... so I'm not as disappointed as others might be. I guess the point of my review would be to inform you of what to expect if you, as a loyal Buñuelian, decide to purchase. I expect Susana and Woman Without Love (both cited as Cinemateca releases with Facets as the distributor) to be of similar quality with some visible damage marks - notably in this release as a long vertical scratch down the left side of the film for about 15 minutes.  There are decent removable English subtitles (see sample) which is good as the audio is as weak as the image.

Thankfully, the DVD inferiorities don't take away from the magnificence of the narrative. I LOVE the Mexican Buñuel efforts even is they are dissimilar to much of his later work. I thoroughly enjoyed watching El Bruto - and if you are keen just be prepared of what to expect of the digital quality. That gal sure reminded me of Linda Darnell at times.

Hey, how about an Eclipse release? - Buñuel in Mexico! 

Gary W. Tooze