Simon of the Desert
Simón del desierto
1965·45'
Luis Buñuel
ComedyFantasyDrama
★ 7.6
Sacrifice and Temptation
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.
Stills
5
Cast
Claudio Brook Simón
Silvia Pinal The Devil Hortensia Santoveña The Mother
Enrique Álvarez Félix Brother Matías
Francisco Reiguera The Devil as an Old Witch
Luis Aceves Castañeda Priest
Antonio Bravo Priest Enrique del Castillo The Mutilated One
Enrique García Álvarez Hermano Zenón/Old monk
Eduardo MacGregor Hermano Daniel/Monk
Glauber Rocha Man in nightclub (uncredited) Ricardo Adalid Monk (uncredited)
Screenings in Brussels
No upcoming screenings.