Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles
AnimationDramaHistoryparis, francemovie businesssurrealismbased on comicpovertybased on graphic noveladult animationsocial justicespanish second republic (1931-39)1930sfilm productionluis buñuel
A biographical meditation on artistic struggle and friendship set in 1930s Paris, blending surrealist aesthetics with intimate character study and historical reflection.
Paris, 1930. Luis Buñuel is penniless after the scandal surrounding the release of his last movie. Sculptor Ramón Acín, a good friend, buys a lottery ticket and promises Buñuel that he will pay for his next movie if he wins the prize.
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Jorge Usón
Luis Buñuel (voice)
Fernando Ramos
Ramón Acín (voice)
Luis Enrique de Tomás
Pierre Unik (voice)
Cyril Corral
Eli Lotar (voice)
Javier Balas
Young Luis (voice)
Gabriel Latorre
Luis' Father (voice)
Pepa Gracia
Luis' Mother (voice)
Fermín Núñez
Teacher / Mule Driver (voice)
Rachel Lascar
Vicomtess de Noailles (voice)
Salvador Simó
Salvador Dalí (voice)
María Pérez
Conchita (voice)
Esteban G. Ballesteros
Mayor / Cock Seller (voice)
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