Viridiana

1962, Movie, 1h 30min

Banned in Spain and denounced by the Vatican, Luis Buñuel’s irreverent vision of life as a beggar’s banquet is regarded by many as his masterpiece. In it, novice nun Viridiana does her utmost to maintain her Catholic principles, but her lecherous uncle and a motley assemblage of paupers force her to confront the limits of her idealism. Winner of the Palme d’or at the 1961 Cannes Film Festival, VIRIDIANA is as audacious today as ever.

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Critic David Parkinson

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...Buñuel's devastating parable shunned biblical opulence and clothed its outcasts in rags that had been purchased from street beggars, one of whom was cast as the drunken brute who tries to molest Silvia Pinal.

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Critic Roger Ebert

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A film like this is bracing. It is made by a strong, individual mind.

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Viridiana is a thought-provoking and visually stunning Spanish drama film directed by Luis Buñuel. The movie follows the story of a young novice named Viridiana who is told to visit her uncle, a wealthy and reclusive man, before taking her final vows as a nun. However, her uncle has other plans for her, and the story takes a dark and unexpected turn. The film explores themes of religion, morality, and the human condition, and features powerful performances and striking imagery. Viridiana is a must-see for fans of Spanish cinema and those interested in exploring the complexities of human nature.

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