That Obscure Object of Desire - Criterion Collection (DVD)

Luis Bunuel's last film is a celebration of the vigor of sexual obsession and the sovereignty of the subconscious. From the instant Mathieu (Fernando Rey) lays eyes on Conchita (played by both Carole Bouquet and Angela Molina), he cannot help but pursue this beautiful and unknowable young woman. She remains just outside his grasp, teasing him with the promise of fulfilled desire while always, finally, denying him the pleasure he wants. As Mathieu becomes more distraught, he resorts to extreme emotional blackmail by threatening to have her deported from France. Meanwhile, the Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus, an anarchic guerrilla group, is blowing up everything in sight. Nominated for two Academy Awards including Best Foreign Language Film, THAT OBSCURE OBJECT OF DESIRE is darkly humorous. Themes of sexual obsession and failed machismo in an atmosphere of civil upheaval recall Bunuel's earlier films like THE CRIMINAL LIFE OF ARCHIBALDO DE LA CRUZ and THE DISCREET CHARM OF THE BOURGEOISIE. Employing his characteristic surrealistic tricks, Bunuel taunts the audience by using two actresses who look alike to play the female lead. The result is a tongue-in-cheek comedy of manners that embodies the familiar themes and extreme characters that Bunuel obsessively portrayed in films throughout his career.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseAnamorphic Widescreen - 1.66RSDLAudio: Mono - French Subtitles - English - OptionalAdditional Release Material: Theatrical Trailer Production Interview - 1. Jean-Claude Carriere - Screenwriter Bonus Feature/Short - LA FEMME ET LE PANTIN - Jacques de BaroncelliText/Photo Galleries: Additional Text - Reprinted Interview with director Luis Bunuel Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.