Susana (1951)

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Having recently escaped from a reformatory for troubled, a voluptuous young delinquent is taken in by a wealthy Spanish family and methodically proceeds to undermine their conservative religious household through seduction and intimidation. Acclaimed Spanish surrealist Luis Buñuel directs this lurid… More Having recently escaped from a reformatory for troubled, a voluptuous young delinquent is taken in by a wealthy Spanish family and methodically proceeds to undermine their conservative religious household through seduction and intimidation. Acclaimed Spanish surrealist Luis Buñuel directs this lurid and slightly absurd melodrama starring Rosita Quintana. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 27 min.
Directed By: Luis Buñuel
Written By: Luis Buñuel, Jaime Salvador
Genres: Art House & International, Drama

On DVD: Nov 27, 2007

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A Buñuel rehearsal for more mature sex and power games in his future pics, like in ''Tristana'' (1970).
Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion
God works in mysterious ways in Luis Buñuel's rousing hacienda operetta
John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews
doesn't rank with Buñuel's best work, but students will find enough of his satirical material to wink at
Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
While the melodrama is certainly potent, Susana lacks considerable bite.

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Walter M

[font=Century Gothic]Written and directed by Luis Bunuel, "Susana" is a perversely[/font] [font=Century Gothic]satisfying movie that starts with beautiful Susana(Rosita Quintana) praying for a miracle to get her out of her cell, and is possibly granted one when the exterior… More
[font=Century Gothic]Written and directed by Luis Bunuel, "Susana" is a perversely[/font] [font=Century Gothic]satisfying movie that starts with beautiful Susana(Rosita Quintana) praying for a miracle to get her out of her cell, and is possibly granted one when the exterior bars fall out. Considering she is the last person who should be granted a miracle, it is ironic that she ends up at a ranch populated by superstitious and sanctimonious people where a mare has just given birth to a stillborn colt. In short order, she drives Don Guadalupe(Fernando Soler), his son Alberto(Luis Lopez Somoza) and the foreman Jesus(Victor Manuel Mendoza) to distraction with her open sexuality. All of whom act like they have never seen a beautiful woman before(at least Alberto might have an excuse since he studies so much) and have little idea how to control themselves. The only thing spoiling the fun is an ending that definitely feels tacked on.[/font]

Cast

Víctor Manuel Mendoza
as Jesus
Matilde Palou
as Dona Carmen
Rosita Quintana
as Susana

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Susana (1951)

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