Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles

Set in Paris in 1930, this historical drama follows Luis Buñuel after the release of a controversial film leaves him impoverished and shunned by his peers. Struggling to find funding for a new project about the impoverished Las Hurdes region of Spain, Buñuel finds hope through his friend Ramón Acín. The sculptor buys a lottery ticket and promises to use the winnings to finance the director's next movie.

The film was directed by Salvador Simó, marking the first of three features he has directed. The voice cast includes Jorge Usón as Buñuel and Fernando Ramos as Acín. Produced by TVE, Movistar+, ZDF/Arte, and The Glow, the movie had a budget of 2 million USD.

The production was a collaboration between Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, and the Netherlands Antilles. It has been received positively by audiences and critics alike. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 7.1/10 based on 2,600 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 7/10 from 132 votes. Film critics provided a rating of 7.1/10 across 51 reviews, showing a consistent level of appreciation between professional reviewers and general viewers.