---
title: "Bu\u00f1uel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bunuel-in-the-labyrinth-of-the-turtles-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 510318
imdb_id: "tt7336470"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 133
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bunuel-in-the-labyrinth-of-the-turtles-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles is a 2018 adult animated biographical drama film directed by Salvador Simó and written by Simó and Eligio R. Montero. Based on the graphic novel by Fermín Solís, the film tells the true story of how Luis Buñuel made his third movie after finding himself penniless in Paris in 1930 following the scandal surrounding the release of his last movie, when his good friend the sculptor Ramón Acín buys a lottery ticket and promises to pay for the next film if he wins.

The film explores this historical period in an animated format with a runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes. It features voice work from a cast including Jorge Usón, Fernando Ramos, Luis Enrique de Tomás, and Cyril Corral, bringing the biographical drama and the creative struggles of the filmmaker to the screen.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Penniless in Paris, filmmaker Luis Buñuel relies on a lottery promise to fund his next movie."

### Why Watch
- It is an adult animated biographical drama film directed by Salvador Simó.
- It is based on the graphic novel by Fermín Solís.
- It tells the true story of how Luis Buñuel made his third movie.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It deals with Luis Buñuel being penniless after a film release scandal.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is an adult animated biographical drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes, rated PG-13 in the US.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #animation, #drama, #history, #biographical, #true-story, #friendship, #filmmaking

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | YouTube, Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Salvador Simó
- **Networks / Studios**: Sygnatia, Glow, Submarine

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jorge Usón** as *Luis Buñuel (voice)*
- **Fernando Ramos** as *Ramón Acín (voice)*
- **Luis Enrique de Tomás** as *Pierre Unik (voice)*
- **Cyril Corral** as *Eli Lotar (voice)*
- **Javier Balas** as *Young Luis (voice)*
- **Gabriel Latorre** as *Luis' Father (voice)*
- **Pepa Gracia** as *Luis' Mother (voice)*
- **Fermín Núñez** as *Teacher / Mule Driver (voice)*
- **Rachel Lascar** as *Vicomtess de Noailles (voice)*
- **Salvador Simó** as *Salvador Dalí (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream?
Streaming availability details can be found on platforms such as The Movie Database and other movie guide services.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching if you want to see the true story of how Luis Buñuel made his third movie, adapted from a graphic novel.

### Q: Binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes.

### Q: Essential episodes?
This is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/510318)
- [Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bu%C3%B1uel_in_the_Labyrinth_of_the_Turtles)
- [Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles (2019) - Cast & Crew ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/510318-bunuel-en-el-laberinto-de-las-tortugas/cast)
- [Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7336470/)
- [Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles (2019) - Full Cast and ...](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/bunuel-in-the-labyrinth-of-the-turtles/A3axZORmcldqfFwXxVfkU6/credits/)
- [Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles (2019) - Salvador Simo ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/bu%C3%B1uel-in-the-labyrinth-of-the-turtles-am202004/cast-crew)

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