Conchita leads him on, only to deny him physical consummation at every turn.
Buñuel weaves his trademark surrealism throughout the film to comment on the absurdity of the upper class and the chaos of the late 1970s. That Obscure Object of Desire
Buñuel swaps them mid-scene, often without warning. This forces the audience to view Conchita not as a person, but as a projection of the male protagonist’s fractured desires. The Plot: A Study in Frustration Conchita leads him on, only to deny him
Mathieu is frequently seen carrying a heavy burlap sack. Like the actresses, its contents are never fully explained, serving as a metaphor for the emotional baggage or the "burden" of desire. Conchita leads him on
Represents the icy, distant, and aristocratic side of the character.