Highly influential Spanish-born filmmaker (1900-1983) remembered for making surrealism irresistible by mixing it with deft film-making techniques and suave direction of action. His Un Chien Andalou (1928) remains an icon of avant-garde cinema. Though he remained controversial for the duration of his career, he attained a measure of Hollywood respectability with Academy Award nominations for his screenplays for The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) and That Obscure Object of Desire (1977). ALS in French, signed “L. Bunuel,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, August 17, 1932. Letter to Norah and Georges [Auric], in full (translated): "After spending some time in the mountains I stopped for a few days in San Sebastian intending to go to Madrid soon. And you, are you in Paris? I think not, but I don't know your address. I hope this postcard will be forwarded to you. If you have time, I would be very happy to have your news. As for me, there is very little: I am still waiting for a call from the USSR. The day before yesterday I gave my script to Braumberger who seems very disposed to produce it and delighted…except that he needs to find money, which is an extremely easy thing to do these days. In any case, there will be no music, Georges, no Wagner, rest assured. No news from friends, except from Marie-Laure and Charles." In fine condition.
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