Chien Andalou was made by Luis Bunuel and Salvador Dali in 1929; the plot itself is uneasy to follow: however, it is a film of emotions: sexual aggression between two people. The beginning ‘Once upon a time’ leads the viewer into a false sense of hope; as we assume that this means there will be a happy ending. Yet, this tale is of murder and pain. Some critics argue that this film is remnant to dreams; how they jump around and do not always make sense. The sense of time ‘8 years later’ and ‘3 in the morning’ give us an … Continue reading Silent Films – Chien Andalou