Simon of the Desert (1965)
Original title: Simón del desierto
Simon of the Desert is a 1965 Spanish-language comedy movie directed by Luis Buñuel, with a running time of 45m. It stars Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal and Hortensia Santoveña.
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.
Where to watch Simon of the Desert
Stream: Criterion Channel
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Cast
- Claudio Brook as Simón
- Silvia Pinal as The Devil
- Hortensia Santoveña as The Mother
- Enrique Álvarez Félix as Brother Matías
- Francisco Reiguera as The Devil as an Old Witch
- Luis Aceves Castañeda as Priest
- Antonio Bravo as Priest
- Enrique del Castillo as The Mutilated One
- Enrique García Álvarez as Hermano Zenón/Old monk
- Eduardo MacGregor as Hermano Daniel/Monk
- Glauber Rocha as Man in nightclub (uncredited)
- Ricardo Adalid as Monk (uncredited)