Watch Luis Bunuel’s film “Un Chien Andalou” and discuss Dali’s “Persistence of Memory”
For this topic you will be watching a fifteen minute film (Un Chien Andalou” 1929) made by Luis Bunuel and surrealist artist Salvador Dali. There is a discussion of Dali’s “Persistence of Memory” – the one with the melting watches- on page 402 in your text. It would helpful for you to read this before watching the film. Additional research into Dali’s work and the making of this film is also suggested.
This film has some imagery that is not appropriate for children. Film is one of the visual arts and is discussed as such in your textbook.
After watching the film, post your comments to get the discussion started. Then, during the week, see what other’s have been saying about this film and respond. We can’t have a discussion without everyones expressing their opinions.
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