Luis Buñuel books in order
Spanish-Mexican filmmaker
- Lived
- 1900–1983
- Country
- Mexico
- Books
- 7
Luis Buñuel published 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 4 other books, beginning with Viridianá (1962). The best-known is My Last Breath (1982).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Luis Buñuel
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My Last Breath
Luis Buñuel's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
My Last Breath (1982)
Plays in order
Three Screenplays (1969)
The Exterminating Angel, Nazarin, Los Olvidados (1972)
Other books in order
Viridianá (1962)
L' Age D'or (1968)
Tristana (1970)
Belle De Jour (1971)
About Luis Buñuel
Luis Buñuel Portolés was a Spanish and Mexican filmmaker who worked in France, Mexico, and Spain. He has been widely considered by many film critics, historians, and directors to be one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. Buñuel's works are known for their avant-garde surrealism which was also infused with political commentary.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Luis Buñuel FAQ
- How many books has Luis Buñuel written?
- Luis Buñuel published 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Luis Buñuel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with My Last Breath.
- What is Luis Buñuel's last book?
- My Last Breath (1982).
- What is Luis Buñuel's most famous book?
- My Last Breath (1982) is Luis Buñuel's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.