The Phantom of Liberty
1974
⭐7.5(328 votes)
1h 44m
Comedy
Overview
This Surrealist film, with a title referencing the Communist Manifesto, strings together short incidents based on the life of director Luis Buñuel. Presented as chance encounters, these loosely related, intersecting situations, all without a consistent protagonist, reach from the 19th century to the 1970s. Touching briefly on subjects such as execution, pedophilia, incest, and sex, the film features an array of characters, including a sick father and incompetent police officers.
About The Phantom of Liberty
The Phantom of Liberty (1974) is a Comedy film that follows this Surrealist film, with a title referencing the Communist Manifesto, strings together short incidents based on the life of director Luis Buñuel. Presented as chance encounters, these loosely related, intersecting situations, all without a consistent protagonist, reach from the 19th century to the 1970s. Touching briefly on subjects such as execution, pedophilia, incest, and sex, the film features an array of characters, including a sick father and incompetent police officers. Currently, you can watch The Phantom of Liberty on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 328 votes. Fans of comedy movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
