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The Phantom of Liberty poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 87.5 / 100
1974·Comedy·1h 44m

THE PHANTOM OF LIBERTY

“Luis Bunuel's kinkiest comedy.”

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.

Above the Line
Luis Buñuel·DirectorLuis Buñuel·WriterJean-Claude Carrière·WriterEdmond Richard·Director of PhotographyHélène Plemiannikov·Editor
Cast
Adriana Asti·The Lady in Black, the Sister of the First PrefectMilena Vukotić·The NurseJean-Claude Brialy·Mr. FoucaultMonica Vitti·Mrs. FoucaultJean Rochefort·Mr. LegendreMichel Piccoli·The Second Police PrefectAdolfo Celi·The DoctorClaude Piéplu·The CommissionerPaul Frankeur·The InnkeeperPierre Maguelon·The Policeman
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Luis Buñuel·Director
Writing· 2
Luis Buñuel·WriterJean-Claude Carrière·Writer
Camera· 1
Edmond Richard·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Hélène Plemiannikov·Editor
Production· 1
Serge Silberman·Producer
By the Numbers
87.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
IMDb
88%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$7K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Phantom of Liberty's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#E25287
#4A8024
Mood
Surreal, Provocative, Absurd
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a surreal, minimalist illustration on a black background. A pink, heart-shaped form resembling buttocks is positioned centrally, wearing a g”

comedysurrealism
Key Elements
Buttocks Like FormCrownArmTorch StaffLegs
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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