VIRIDIANA

SYNOPSIS

Buñuel’s provocative and controversial masterpiece follows the journey of Viridiana, a young novice, who is preparing to take her final vows as a nun. Her life takes an unexpected turn when her estranged uncle, Don Jaime, summons her. Initially intending to assist him in his modest estate, Viridiana soon finds herself drawn into a world of moral ambiguity, forbidden desires, and the intricate complexities of human nature. As the film unfolds, Buñuel skillfully explores themes of religion, charity, and the darker aspects of human behavior, creating a thought-provoking and morally ambiguous narrative.

FESTIVALS AND AWARDS

Cannes Film Festival – Palme d’Or
Grand Prix de l’UCC – Grand Prix

DESCRIPTION

VIRIDIANA (ff.)
DIRECTOR: Luis Buñuel
COUNTRY: Spain, Mexico
YEAR: 1961.
RUNTIME: 90’
LANGUAGE: Spanish, English
CAST: Silvia Pinal, Francisco Rabal, Fernando Rey
PRODUCTION: Unión Industrial Cinematográfica
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LUIS BUNUEL TRIBUTE

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