That Obscure Object of Desire 1977
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SplatAfter dumping a bucket of water on a beautiful young woman from the window of a train car, wealthy Frenchman Mathieu, regales his fellow passengers with the story of the dysfunctional relationship between himself and the young woman in question, a fiery 19-year-old flamenco dancer named Conchita. What follows is a tale of cruelty, depravity and lies -- the very building blocks of love.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Mathieu Faber
as Conchita
as Conchita
as Édouard
as Martin
as Mother on the Train
as Encarnación, Conchita's Mother
as Manolita
as Isabelle
as Woman who Mending at the Window
Director:
Writer:
Luis Buñuel, Pierre Louÿs, Jean-Claude Carrière
Stars:
Fernando Rey, Carole Bouquet, Ángela Molina, Julien Bertheau, André Weber, Milena Vukotić, María Asquerino, Ellen Bahl, Valerie Blanco, Auguste Carrière,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama,Romance
Release Date:
1977 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
103 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
That Obscure Object of Desire
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Mathieu Faber
as Conchita
as Conchita
as Édouard
as Martin
as Mother on the Train
as Encarnación, Conchita's Mother
as Manolita
as Isabelle
as Woman who Mending at the Window
as Judge on the Train
as Driver
as Doorman
as Dancer
as Cabaret Employee
as Waiter in the Bar
as Concierge
as Deporting Policeman
as Psychology Teacher
as Secretary
as El Morenito
as Jadiner
as Travel Agency Employee
as (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Sect's Member (uncredited)
as Mathieu Faber (voice) (uncredited)
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