Review of Tristana (1970) by Kyle G — 25 Jul 2014

This movie is a masterfully shot, emotionally resonating experience. I cared about each character, including the controversial Don. The featured streets of Spain are a fitting environment for Tristana, as her life, although young, is lonely and drab. The religious criticism was wisely subtle, as although we understand the practical, atheistic views of Lope (which the director likely shares), he has enormous faults of his own, and therefore his character does nothing to glorify atheism.

This is the first I've seen of this director, and I am determined to explore more of his work.