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After 25 years' exile, Luis Buñuel was invited to his native Spain to direct Viridiana -- only to have the Spanish government suppress the film on the grounds of blasphemy and obscenity. Regarded by many as Buñuel's crowning achievement, the film centers on an idealistic young nun named Viridiana (Silvia Pinal). Just before taking her final vows, Viridiana is forced by her mother superior to visit her wealthy uncle Don Jaime (Fernando Rey), who has "selflessly" provided for the girl over the
May 1, 1961 Wide
Feb 28, 2006
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Whether Señor Buñuel means his picture as a reflection of all people or just the people of Spain is not clear nor, indeed, is it essential. It is an ugly, depressing view of life. And, to be frank about it, it is a little old-fashioned, too.
Luis Buñuel returned to his native Spain to create this 1961 masterpiece, which marked his rebirth as a filmmaker of international repute.
For Luis Buñuel, impiety is a genetic trait and an essential facet of his art. That his work also lifts the spirit -- imparting a delirious sensation of the divine-is a most welcome incongruity, one exemplified by his prizewinning 1961 effort, Viridiana.
An extraordinary cinematic treasure.
Essential and unforgettable.
'Viridiana' probes deep into psychological earth; at the core, it's a despairing picture of the dark cavern of the human heart.
See Viridiana, and all other movies will seem to be missing something from then on.
One of Bunuel's most scathing attacks on Spanish society and religion.
ranks near the top of Bunuel's body of work
quintessential Bunuel
quintessential Buñuel: a perfect entryway to his work, and a microcosm of his contradictory universe of the beautiful and the grotesque.
A solid Viridiana package in spite of the fact that The Criterion Collection has yet to get a critic (ahem) to write about Buñuel who is as irreverent as the director himself.
It's another of Buñuel's controversial films that is an indictment of organized religion.
Luis Bunuel uses the poor innocent Viridiana (the lovely Silvia Pinal) to make fun, or make a point, against Christian charity and traditional Christian values. He sees them as a waste of time and energy, and an attempt against pragmatism and progress. The film is also critical of idealism. In few words, Bunuel here is
February 28, 2008Super Reviewer
A grand incitement of all that's wrong with the world, it?s funny, Viridiana probably was dated for a time but actually seems quite apt in today's society. Classic Bunuel who managed to kick up a stink just as he'd been forgiven for the last one. All directors should have a bit of Bunuel in them or they just shouldn't
October 2, 2009Super Reviewer
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