Three Films by Luis Buñuel (Criterion Collection)

Three-disc set includes: The Discreet Charm Of The Bourgeoisie (1972)Luis Buñuel's classic satire is filled with savage wit and some of the director's most surrealistic images. The gatherings of groups of bourgeois friends, and the dreams of various characters, are woven together in this incredibly bizarre look at an elegant dinner party with a mysteriously absent host. Academy Award-winner for Best Foreign Film stars Fernando Rey, Delphine Seyrig, Paul Frankeur, Stéphane Audran, Bulle Ogier, Jean-Pierre Cassel. 101 min. In French with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR The Phantom Of Liberty (1974)Luis Buñuel's most surrealistic film, a crazy mix of vignettes that somehow mesh perfectly together with all the "logic" of a dream. Stops include a firing squad during Napoleonic times, a poker game played by monks and a nurse and a police station where a girl fills out her own missing persons report. With Michel Piccoli, Jean Rochefort and Monica Vitti. 103 min. In French with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR That Obscure Object Of Desire (1977)Luis Buñuel's final film is a compelling, surrealist drama that chronicles the bizarre, sadomasochistic affair between wealthy, middle-aged Frenchman Mathieu (Fernando Rey) and the much younger Conchita. In an innovative bit of casting, Buñuel chose to depict Conchita's fickle nature by having two actresses (Carole Bouquet and Angela Molina) alternate in the role. With Julien Bertheau, André Weber. 104 min. In French with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. C/Rtg: R Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: French Uncompressed PCM mono; Subtitles: English; documentaries; interviews; featurettes; theatrical trailers; more.