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سگ آندلسی
Un Chien Andalou, the most influential of all surrealist films, has shocked, provoked and puzzled audiences and critics since its release in 1929.
Luis Bunuel's first film was a collaboration with his fellow Spaniard, the 24-year-old Salvador Dali. They aimed to expunge from their script any 'idea or image that might lend itself to a rational explanation'. The result is a film that alludes and disturbs but stubbornly resists a definitive meaning.
This edition includes a foreword by Jean Vigo, an early champion of the film, a shot-by-shot transcription and an extended introduction by Phillip Drummond.
Luis Bunuel's first film was a collaboration with his fellow Spaniard, the 24-year-old Salvador Dali. They aimed to expunge from their script any 'idea or image that might lend itself to a rational explanation'. The result is a film that alludes and disturbs but stubbornly resists a definitive meaning.
This edition includes a foreword by Jean Vigo, an early champion of the film, a shot-by-shot transcription and an extended introduction by Phillip Drummond.
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First published January 1, 1982
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Luis Buñuel
88 books183 followersLuis Buñuel was born on 22 February 1900 in Calanda, a small town in the Aragón region of Spain. He was a visionary filmmaker and influential figure in the history of cinema, known for his distinctive style and bold exploration of themes such as surrealism, social criticism, and human nature.
His family was wealthy and devoutly Catholic, a conservative environment that would later provide rich material for his critical and often subversive works.
Buñuel's education began in Jesuit schools, where he developed a critical view of religion that would pervade much of his later work. He moved to Madrid in 1917 to study at the University of Madrid, where he became part of an intellectual circle that included future luminaries such as Salvador Dalí and Federico García Lorca. This period marked the beginning of his engagement with avant-garde and surrealist ideas.
In the late 1920s, Buñuel moved to Paris, the epicenter of the surrealist movement. There, he collaborated with Salvador Dalí on his first film, "Un Chien Andalou" (1929), a 16-minute short that shocked audiences with its dreamlike imagery and disjointed narrative. The film, now considered a masterpiece of surrealist cinema, established Buñuel as a daring and original filmmaker.
Buñuel followed up with "L'Âge d'Or" (1930), another collaboration with Dalí, which further cemented his reputation. This film, with its provocative critique of the bourgeoisie and the Catholic Church, was met with outrage and censorship, solidifying Buñuel's position as a controversial and radical artist.
The political turmoil in Europe during the 1930s led Buñuel to work in various capacities, including a stint making documentaries in Spain and working in Hollywood. However, his career in the U.S. was hampered by his unorthodox style and political views. He eventually returned to Mexico, where he found a more receptive environment for his talents.
In Mexico, Buñuel directed numerous films that combined his surrealist tendencies with social and political commentary. Notable works from this period include "Los Olvidados" (1950), a gritty portrayal of urban poverty that won him the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival, and "El" (1953), a psychological drama about jealousy and obsession.
The 1960s and 1970s marked a period of international recognition and success for Buñuel. He directed several acclaimed films, including "Viridiana" (1961), which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, "Belle de Jour" (1967), starring Catherine Deneuve, and "The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie" (1972), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. These films showcased Buñuel's continued fascination with surrealism, his sharp wit, and his critique of societal norms.
Buñuel's later years were marked by a retreat from the public eye, but he remained active in filmmaking until his final work, "That Obscure Object of Desire" (1977). He died on July 29, 1983, in Mexico City, leaving behind a legacy that has profoundly influenced modern cinema. His work continues to be celebrated for its innovation, audacity, and enduring relevance, ensuring Buñuel's place as one of the most important filmmakers in the history of the medium.
His family was wealthy and devoutly Catholic, a conservative environment that would later provide rich material for his critical and often subversive works.
Buñuel's education began in Jesuit schools, where he developed a critical view of religion that would pervade much of his later work. He moved to Madrid in 1917 to study at the University of Madrid, where he became part of an intellectual circle that included future luminaries such as Salvador Dalí and Federico García Lorca. This period marked the beginning of his engagement with avant-garde and surrealist ideas.
In the late 1920s, Buñuel moved to Paris, the epicenter of the surrealist movement. There, he collaborated with Salvador Dalí on his first film, "Un Chien Andalou" (1929), a 16-minute short that shocked audiences with its dreamlike imagery and disjointed narrative. The film, now considered a masterpiece of surrealist cinema, established Buñuel as a daring and original filmmaker.
Buñuel followed up with "L'Âge d'Or" (1930), another collaboration with Dalí, which further cemented his reputation. This film, with its provocative critique of the bourgeoisie and the Catholic Church, was met with outrage and censorship, solidifying Buñuel's position as a controversial and radical artist.
The political turmoil in Europe during the 1930s led Buñuel to work in various capacities, including a stint making documentaries in Spain and working in Hollywood. However, his career in the U.S. was hampered by his unorthodox style and political views. He eventually returned to Mexico, where he found a more receptive environment for his talents.
In Mexico, Buñuel directed numerous films that combined his surrealist tendencies with social and political commentary. Notable works from this period include "Los Olvidados" (1950), a gritty portrayal of urban poverty that won him the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival, and "El" (1953), a psychological drama about jealousy and obsession.
The 1960s and 1970s marked a period of international recognition and success for Buñuel. He directed several acclaimed films, including "Viridiana" (1961), which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, "Belle de Jour" (1967), starring Catherine Deneuve, and "The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie" (1972), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. These films showcased Buñuel's continued fascination with surrealism, his sharp wit, and his critique of societal norms.
Buñuel's later years were marked by a retreat from the public eye, but he remained active in filmmaking until his final work, "That Obscure Object of Desire" (1977). He died on July 29, 1983, in Mexico City, leaving behind a legacy that has profoundly influenced modern cinema. His work continues to be celebrated for its innovation, audacity, and enduring relevance, ensuring Buñuel's place as one of the most important filmmakers in the history of the medium.
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June 28, 2016
فیلمنامه ی یکی از مشهورترین فیلم های سوررئال اوایل قرن بیستم، اثر مشترک لوییس بونوئل و سالوادور دالی، دو تن از دیوانه ترین سوررئال های اسپانیا! (لازم نيست تأكيد كنم كه صفت "ديوانه" صفتى بى اندازه مثبت و مهيجه.)
به نظرم بعضی از سوررئال های بعدی، شاید برای عامه پسندتر شدن کارهاشون، از خیلی از اصول سوررئال (يا: از ديوانگى) دست کشیدن و فقط راضی شدن که کارهایی یه کم عجیب و غریب و در عین حال قابل فهم و دارای پیرنگ داستانی و... ارائه بدن و در حقیقت، سوررئال به جای ابزار "خوددرمانی فرویدی" به ابزار کسب درآمد تبدیل شد.
فیلم سگ اندلسی پونزده دقیقه بیشتر نیست، می تونید ببینید. ولی بیشتر پیشنهاد می کنم فیلم طولانی تر "ملک الموت" لوییس بونوئل رو ببینید، برای آشنایی با کابوس آفرینی سوررئال.
به نظرم بعضی از سوررئال های بعدی، شاید برای عامه پسندتر شدن کارهاشون، از خیلی از اصول سوررئال (يا: از ديوانگى) دست کشیدن و فقط راضی شدن که کارهایی یه کم عجیب و غریب و در عین حال قابل فهم و دارای پیرنگ داستانی و... ارائه بدن و در حقیقت، سوررئال به جای ابزار "خوددرمانی فرویدی" به ابزار کسب درآمد تبدیل شد.
فیلم سگ اندلسی پونزده دقیقه بیشتر نیست، می تونید ببینید. ولی بیشتر پیشنهاد می کنم فیلم طولانی تر "ملک الموت" لوییس بونوئل رو ببینید، برای آشنایی با کابوس آفرینی سوررئال.
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June 18, 2016واقعا نمیدونم ب یک فیلمنامه سورئال چ طور میشه عادلانه نمره داد .
این کتاب فیلم کوتاهی م داره ک بهتره بعد از خوندن کتاب اونو ببینیم .
ولی در کل پیام هنر سورئال بسته ب حالات روحی مخاطب متفاوت خواهد بود .
این کتاب فیلم کوتاهی م داره ک بهتره بعد از خوندن کتاب اونو ببینیم .
ولی در کل پیام هنر سورئال بسته ب حالات روحی مخاطب متفاوت خواهد بود .
April 17, 2008
یک فیلم کوتاه سیاه و سفید که به طرز عجیبی از زندگی سیرم کرد
صحنه های وحشتناک و بسیار عمیق و تاثیرگذار ... نمیتوانستم از نبوغ فیلمنامه نویسانش به راحتی بگذرم
صحنه های وحشتناک و بسیار عمیق و تاثیرگذار ... نمیتوانستم از نبوغ فیلمنامه نویسانش به راحتی بگذرم
April 23, 2008
I can not refuse Luis Bunuel's and Salvador Dali's influence on my works. I have written a poem inspired by the movie, "Un Chien Andalou" (سگ اندلسی)as below:
Short, short; like an arm:
your leg's greeting, with no pants
your eye's fallen into your leg's pocket
touch!
your eye's fallen into your leg's pocket
Short, short; like a head:
your blue leg, with no pants
your eye's fallen under my eyebrow
blink!
your eye's fallen into my emptiness
Tall, loud; like a mouth's soul:
your red-lipped leg, with no pants
your eye's fallen into your mouth
talk!
your eye's fallen into your mouth
Tall, tall; ...
It was published in Persian in my latest poetry book
مجموعه شعر «صورتی ِ مایل به خون من» نشر ثالث
Short, short; like an arm:
your leg's greeting, with no pants
your eye's fallen into your leg's pocket
touch!
your eye's fallen into your leg's pocket
Short, short; like a head:
your blue leg, with no pants
your eye's fallen under my eyebrow
blink!
your eye's fallen into my emptiness
Tall, loud; like a mouth's soul:
your red-lipped leg, with no pants
your eye's fallen into your mouth
talk!
your eye's fallen into your mouth
Tall, tall; ...
It was published in Persian in my latest poetry book
مجموعه شعر «صورتی ِ مایل به خون من» نشر ثالث
January 29, 2021
I um’d and ah’d about whether to log a screenplay, but seeing as I’ll be reading a bunch this spring for a project i’m working on with the Manchester Film, Literature and Theatre Students Co-Op I figured why not.
I’ve only recently been immersed into the surrealisms of Bunuel, and not having been to film school I didn’t see Un Chien Andalou until just last year, so it was a delighted to read the ‘code’ of the short.
I’ve only recently been immersed into the surrealisms of Bunuel, and not having been to film school I didn’t see Un Chien Andalou until just last year, so it was a delighted to read the ‘code’ of the short.
October 19, 2023
Random film, random screenplay.
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