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Viridiana
Directed by Luis Buñuel
1961•1h 30m•NR•★ 8.0
Drama
Synopsis
A devout novice nun about to take her vows visits her perverted uncle's estate, attempting to do good by opening a refuge for local beggars who ultimately desecrate the home in a scandalous parody of The Last Supper. Luis Buñuel's Palme d'Or-winning satire banned in Franco's Spain.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorLuis Buñuel
WriterLuis BuñuelJulio Alejandro
CinematographyJosé F. Aguayo
MusicGustavo Pittaluga
Principal Cast
Silvia PinalViridiana
Francisco RabalJorge
Fernando ReyDon Jaime
José CalvoDon Amalio
Margarita LozanoRamona
Victoria ZinnyLucía
Teresa RabalRita
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Runtime1h 30m (90 mins)
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DirectorLuis Buñuel
LanguagesSpanish
CountryES, MX
StudioUNINCI • Films 59
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