L'Âge d'or
"A surrealist masterpiece."
Originally released in 1930. L'Âge d'or is a romance/comedy film. directed by Luis Buñuel. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gaston Modot, Lya Lys, and Caridad de Laberdesque
Synopsis
The film consists of a series of tightly interlinked vignettes, the most sustained of which details the story of a man and a woman who are passionately in love. Their attempts to consummate their passion are constantly thwarted, by their families, by the Church and bourgeois society in general.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (329 votes)
Box Office
$7.9K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gaston Modot
as The Man
Lya Lys
as The Woman
Caridad de Laberdesque
as Marquise' Chambermaid / Girl at Blangis' Castle
Max Ernst
as Bandit Leader in the Hut
Josep Llorens Artigas
as Governor
Lionel Salem
as Duke of Blangis
Germaine Noizet
as Marquise of X
Duchange
as Orchestra Conductor
Bonaventura Ibáñez
as Marquis of X
Jean Aurenche
as Bandit (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $7,940
Production Companies
- Vicomte de Noailles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L'Âge d'or about?
The film consists of a series of tightly interlinked vignettes, the most sustained of which details the story of a man and a woman who are passionately in love. Their attempts to consummate their p...
Who directed L'Âge d'or?
L'Âge d'or was directed by Luis Buñuel.
How long is L'Âge d'or?
L'Âge d'or has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was L'Âge d'or released?
L'Âge d'or was released on November 28, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in L'Âge d'or?
The main cast of L'Âge d'or includes Gaston Modot, Lya Lys, Caridad de Laberdesque, Max Ernst, Josep Llorens Artigas.
Is L'Âge d'or worth watching?
L'Âge d'or has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 329 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.