Buñuel

American  

[boon-wel, boo-nywel] / bunˈwɛl, buˈnywɛl /

noun

1. Luis 1900–83, Spanish film director.

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Buñuel British  

/ buˈɲwel /

noun

1. Luis (lwis). 1900–83, Spanish film director. He collaborated with Salvador Dali on the first surrealist films, Un Chien andalou (1929) and L'Age d'or (1930). His later films include Viridiana (1961), Belle de jour (1966), and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)

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Example Sentences

The hive of activity is the Palais, a massive complex by the sea full of cinemas with names like Buñuel, Bazin and, the granddaddy, the Grand Théâtre Lumière.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

A theatrical dream team has been assembled for the premiere of “Here We Are,” the final work of Stephen Sondheim based on two Luis Buñuel films.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2023

Mr. Friedkin had wanted Francisco Rabal, from the Luis Buñuel film “Belle de Jour,” but his casting director confused the two actors.

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2023

In a career spanning more than six decades and more than 50 films, Mr. Saura saw himself as an heir to the moviemaking tradition established by his friend and creative soul mate, Luis Buñuel.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2023

He’s trying to make headway on a new musical with playwright David Ives based on two classic films by Luis Buñuel, but age, infirmity and self-doubt are slowing him down.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2022