Subida Al Cielo (1951)

Synopsis of Subida Al Cielo

Better known as Ascent to Heaven, Luis Bunuel's Mexican Bus Ride is a genial surrealistic comedy with many of the earmarks but little of the elegant cruelty of Bunuel's later works. Esteban Marquez plays a young bridegroom who is called away from the altar. Marquez's mother is dying, necessitating a bumpy two-day ride in a rickety bus to the little village where mama resides. En route, Marquez meets many eccentric characters, and is detained in a variety of mirth-provoking ways. Once he's arrived, Marquez is prevented from returning to his wedding by legal squabble's over mama's will. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Director(s):

Luis Buñuel

Writer(s):

Luis Buñuel, Juan DeLaCabada

Producer(s):

Juan DeLaCabada

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