Simon of the Desert poster

Simon of the Desert

Simón del desierto

1965·45'

Luis Buñuel

DramaComedyFantasy

Spanish

Letterboxd TMDB #36265

Stills

6

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.

Cast

Claudio Brook Claudio Brook SimónSilvia Pinal Silvia Pinal The DevilHortensia Santoveña Hortensia Santoveña The MotherEnrique Álvarez Félix Enrique Álvarez Félix Brother MatíasFrancisco Reiguera Francisco Reiguera The Devil as an Old WitchLuis Aceves Castañeda Luis Aceves Castañeda PriestAntonio Bravo Antonio Bravo Priest
Enrique del Castillo The Mutilated OneEnrique García Álvarez Enrique García Álvarez Hermano Zenón/Old monkEduardo MacGregor Eduardo MacGregor Hermano Daniel/MonkGlauber Rocha Glauber Rocha Man in nightclub (uncredited)
Ricardo Adalid Monk (uncredited)

Screenings in Brussels

No upcoming screenings.