Simon of the Desert (1965)

Synopsis: Luis Buñuel's biting jab at the futility of asceticism and repentence is a surreal fable in his inimitable style. Simon, a 5th-century ascetic, stands on a pillar in the middle of the desert for... Luis Buñuel's biting jab at the futility of asceticism and repentence is a surreal fable in his inimitable style. Simon, a 5th-century ascetic, stands on a pillar in the middle of the desert for three decades in a worthless quest to achieve enlightenment. Satan, in a variety of disguises, futilely tries to tempt him to descend from his post. And finally one of these embodiments -- an alluring blonde -- gets so disgusted and bored with his endless babbling that she forcibly and irreverently dumps him into a Manhattan discotheque. [More]

Starring: Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santovena

Starring: Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santovena

Director: Luis Buñuel

Director: Luis Buñuel
Screenwriter: Julio Alejandro, Luis Buñuel
Composer: Raul Lavista
Producer: Gustavo Alatriste

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