Fresh
Mr. Bunuel's powerful, funny, startling but inconclusive commentary on man's frailties.
A.H. Weiler, New York Times
Simon of the Desert
Sacrifice and Temptation
1965 · 45m · Not Rated
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Directed by
Luis Buñuel
Overview
Simon, a deeply religious man living in the 4th century, wants to be nearer to God so he climbs a column. The Devil wants him come down to Earth and is trying to seduce him.
Director and cast
- Luis Buñuel Director
- Claudio Brook as Simón
- Silvia Pinal as The Devil
- Hortensia Santoveña as The Mother
- Enrique Álvarez Félix as Brother Matías
- Francisco Reiguera as The Devil as an Old Witch
- Luis Aceves Castañeda as Priest
- Antonio Bravo as Priest
- Enrique del Castillo as The Mutilated One
- Enrique García Álvarez Cast
- Eduardo MacGregor Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
100%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Bunuel's wit is piercingly sharp, his timing impeccable, and his visual style superbly unobtrusive and naturalistic -- proving again how much realism is required in surrealism.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
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