Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles

In 1932, avant-garde filmmaker Luis Buñuel is at a crossroads after the scandal caused by his previous film. Sponsored by his friends, the surrealist painter Salvador Dalí and the poet Federico García Lorca, he accepts to direct his first film after "Un Chien Andalou" and "L'Âge d'Or." The film follows Buñuel's journey to the Las Hurdes region of Spain to film 'Land Without Bread', a documentary about extreme poverty, and his subsequent existential crisis.

Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles was widely acclaimed by critics for its unique animation style, compelling narrative, and insightful portrayal of the iconic filmmaker. Audiences also appreciated its artistic merit and historical context.

• Praised for its stunning and innovative animation that beautifully captures the surrealist and artistic essence of Buñuel's work.
• Commended for its sensitive and thought-provoking exploration of Buñuel's artistic and personal struggles, as well as the harsh realities of the Las Hurdes region.
• Hailed as a unique and important biographical animated film that sheds light on a pivotal moment in cinema history.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the film, highlighting its beautiful animation and its fascinating, often unsettling, look into the life and mind of Luis Buñuel. Many appreciated the blend of historical context with artistic interpretation.

Won Best Animated Feature Film at the European Film Awards and received multiple Goya Awards, including Best Animated Film and Best Adapted Screenplay.

The animation style deliberately shifts between depicting Buñuel's surrealist imaginings and the stark reality of Las Hurdes, reflecting the film's thematic concerns.