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Un Chien Andalou (1929)

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7.4/10 · 1,457 votes 0h 17m FantasyThrillerHorror

#2 of 2 films from 1929 #237 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Luis Buñuel · Written by Salvador Dalí, Luis Buñuel

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Overview

Un Chien Andalou is an European avant-garde surrealist film, a collaboration between director Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dali.

Cast

Simone Mareuilas Young Girl
Pierre Batcheffas Man
Luis Buñuelas Man in Prologue (uncredited)
Salvador Dalías Seminarist (uncredited)
Robert Hommetas Young Man (uncredited)
Marvalas Seminarist (uncredited)
Fano Messanas Hermaphrodite (uncredited)
Jaume Miravitllesas Fat Seminarist (uncredited)
Pancho Cossíoas Stroller (uncredited)
Juan Esplandiuas Stroller (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateJune 5, 1929
Runtime17 min (0h 17m) — shorter as the 1929 average of 43 min
GenresFantasy, Thriller, Horror
Original titleUn chien andalou
LanguageFR
Budget$124,797
IMDbtt0020530

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Questions

How long is Un Chien Andalou?
Un Chien Andalou runs 17 minutes (0h 17m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Un Chien Andalou worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,457 votes, which places it #2 of 2 films released in 1929 in this index (top 50%) and #237 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Un Chien Andalou?
Un Chien Andalou was directed by Luis Buñuel. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Young and the Damned (1950), The Exterminating Angel (1962), Viridiana (1962).
Who stars in Un Chien Andalou?
Simone Mareuil as Young Girl; Pierre Batcheff as Man; Luis Buñuel as Man in Prologue (uncredited); Salvador Dalí as Seminarist (uncredited); Robert Hommet as Young Man (uncredited); Marval as Seminarist (uncredited).
Where can I watch the trailer for Un Chien Andalou?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/213924.

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