Phantom of Liberty: Is it *really* about liberty though?

Okay, so I've watched 'The Phantom of Liberty' like, a billion times - clearly a fave. And every time, I'm struck by how much it's *not* really about liberty in the patriotic, flag-waving sense. I think Buñuel's poking fun at the *idea* of freedom, especially the kind of 'civilized' freedom Western societies supposedly uphold. I mean, the scene with the dinner party where everyone's sitting on toilets? It's so absurd, but it highlights how we create these arbitrary, ridiculous rules around basic human functions. Like, we're 'free,' but only within these constructed social prisons. And the whole shifting narrative! One minute it's about the prefect playing with his young daughter, the next it's about some random guy trying to find his lost nieces, then BAM! It’s scorpions! It's almost like Buñuel's saying, "Here, you *think* you're in control of the narrative, you *think* you understand the world, but surprise! Chaos!" Which, realistically, is more accurate than any idealized version of 'liberty' you see on a postcard. I'm also obsessed with the recurring characters, especially the monk and the professor. They just pop up in the weirdest spots, almost like they are some sort of...idk...archetypes? The monk is always playing cards or doing something seemingly irreverent, and the professor is always pontificating some nonsense. They feel like little reminders that even within chaos, there exists these figures of supposed authority pulling strings or just being generally useless. Or maybe I'm reading too much into it! But that's the beauty of Buñuel, right? I’m still not entirely sure if I *like* like it. It's definitely thought-provoking, and that's what keeps me coming back, trying to unravel the layers of satire. It's just...messy. But maybe that's the point? Liberty, like the film itself, is a phantom – elusive, contradictory, and ultimately, a little bit of a joke. Anyone else feel this way?