Viridiana (1962)
Viridiana is a 1962 Spanish-language drama movie directed by Luis Buñuel, with a running time of 1h 30m. It stars Silvia Pinal, Francisco Rabal and Fernando Rey.
Viridiana is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridiana resembles his dead wife. Viridiana has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridiana becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.
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What is Viridiana about?
Viridiana is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridiana resembles his dead wife. Viridiana has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridiana becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.
When was Viridiana released?
Viridiana was released on 1 April 1962.
How long is Viridiana?
Viridiana runs 1h 30m.
Who made Viridiana?
Viridiana was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Where can I watch Viridiana?
Viridiana is available on Criterion Channel, Darkroom, Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Viridiana
Stream: Criterion Channel, Darkroom
Watch free: Kanopy
Cast
- Silvia Pinal as Viridiana
- Francisco Rabal as Jorge
- Fernando Rey as Don Jaime
- José Calvo as Don Amalio
- Margarita Lozano as Ramona
- Victoria Zinny as Lucía
- Teresa Rabal as Rita
- Luis Heredia as El Poca
- Joaquín Roa as Don Zequiel
- José Manuel Martín as El Cojo
- Lola Gaos as Enedina
- Juan García Tiendra as José 'El Leproso' (uncredited)