ブニュエル 亀の迷宮 [Blu-ray + DVD]

The blend of documentary-style realism with his signature dream sequences really lands here, and the Blu-ray transfer makes the Spanish locations pop. I popped this in expecting a straightforward biopic, but the way it weaves the making-of the film with his own life kept me glued. The special featur

I’d only ever seen Buñuel’s surreal classics, so this documentary about him scrambling for money after L’Age d’Or’s scandal was a totally fresh angle—the Blu-ray’s crisp restoration makes the hand-drawn animation pop beautifully.

This Blu-ray set gave me a whole new appreciation for Buñuel’s struggle after L'Age d'Or scandalized Paris—the documentary-style animation pulls you right into that chaotic creative process. Having both the Blu-ray and DVD in one case is handy for lending to friends who haven’t upgraded players yet.