# That Obscure Object of Desire (1977) - **Summary**: This comedy-drama, set in Spain and France amid a terrorist insurgency, revolves around an older Frenchman, Mathieu, and his tumultuous relationship with a young Spanish dancer, Conchita. The film, told through flashbacks, explores themes of desire, manipulation, and power dynamics as Conchita tantalizes Mathieu with unfulfilled sexual promises, leading to a volatile, sometimes violent, romance. The narrative culminates in a tragic and surreal ending, encapsulating the unpredictable nature of desire and relationships​[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That_Obscure_Object_of_Desire)​. - **Director**: Luis Buñuel - **Genre**: Comedy-Drama - **IMDB**: [That Obscure Object of Desire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That_Obscure_Object_of_Desire)