

The Phantom of Liberty
Original Title: “Le Fantôme de la liberté”
“Luis Bunuel's kinkiest comedy.”
Overview
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.
Top Cast

Jean-Claude Brialy
Mr. Foucault

Adriana Asti
Lady in Black

Milena Vukotić
Nurse

Monica Vitti
Mrs. Foucault

Jean Rochefort
Mr. Legendre

Michel Piccoli
Police Prefect #2

Adolfo Celi
Doctor

Claude Piéplu
Commissioner

Paul Frankeur
Innkeeper

Pierre Maguelon
Policeman

François Maistre
Professor

Marie-France Pisier
Mrs. Calmette
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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