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L'Âge d'or (1930)

"A surrealist masterpiece."

6.819301h 3mFR
RomanceComedyDrama

Directed by Luis Buñuel

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 3m

Language

FR

Release

November 28, 1930

Director

Luis Buñuel

Official Trailer

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Overview

The film consists of a series of tightly interlinked vignettes, the most sustained of which details the story of a man and a woman who are passionately in love. Their attempts to consummate their passion are constantly thwarted, by their families, by the Church and bourgeois society in general.

Cast

Gaston Modot

Gaston Modot

The Man

Lya Lys

Lya Lys

The Woman

Caridad de Laberdesque

Caridad de Laberdesque

Marquise' Chambermaid / Girl at Blangis' Castle

Max Ernst

Max Ernst

Bandit Leader in the Hut

Josep Llorens Artigas

Josep Llorens Artigas

Governor

Lionel Salem

Lionel Salem

Duke of Blangis

Germaine Noizet

Germaine Noizet

Marquise of X

Duchange

Duchange

Orchestra Conductor

Bonaventura Ibáñez

Bonaventura Ibáñez

Marquis of X

Jean Aurenche

Jean Aurenche

Bandit (uncredited)

Jacques Brunius

Jacques Brunius

Passer-by in the Street (uncredited)

Luis Buñuel

Luis Buñuel

(uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into L'Âge d'or (1930), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The film consists of a series of tightly interlinked vignettes, the most sustained of which details the story of a man and a woman who are passionately in love. Their attempts to consummate their passion are constantly thwarted, by their families, by the Church and bourgeois society in general.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of L'Âge d'or. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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