This volume presents the complete screenplay for La joven (The Young One), the 1960 film by Luis Buñuel, accompanied by commentary and materials that illuminate the film’s production and historical context. Set in the American South, La joven stands as one of Buñuel’s most provocative explorations of morality, prejudice, and human contradiction.
The book includes the original screenplay written by Luis Buñuel and Hugo Butler, offering readers a rare opportunity to study the structure, dialogue, and visual imagination behind the film. Also featured are production notes by Jean Rouverol Butler, providing firsthand insights into the creative process and circumstances surrounding the making of this unusual and powerful work.
Additional materials include a technical dossier compiled by Pedro Christian García Buñuel, detailing key aspects of the film’s production.
This 183-page volume offers an essential look into one of Buñuel’s most compelling and socially incisive films, revealing the artistic choices and collaborative efforts that shaped its creation.