Simon of the Desert (1965)
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.
Director: Luis Buñuel
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: August 27, 1965
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
- Eduardo MacGregor
Screenplay
- Julio Alejandro (Dialogue)
- Julio Alejandro (Screenplay)
- Luis Buñuel (Dialogue)
- Luis Buñuel (Screenplay)
Music: Raúl Lavista
Cinematography: Gabriel Figueroa
Editing: Carlos Savage
Production: Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Unwavering Faith and Hope, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
faith, nightclub, miracle, goat, prophet, devil, rock band, desert, religious fundamentalism, saint, hypocrisy, temptation, 4th century
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Simon of the Desert about?
- 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.
- Who directed Simon of the Desert?
- Simon of the Desert was directed by Luis Buñuel.
- Who stars in Simon of the Desert?
- Simon of the Desert stars Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña, Enrique Álvarez Félix, Francisco Reiguera, Luis Aceves Castañeda.
- How long is Simon of the Desert?
- Simon of the Desert has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Simon of the Desert?
- Simon of the Desert is a Comedy, Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was Simon of the Desert produced?
- Simon of the Desert was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of Simon of the Desert?
- The themes of Simon of the Desert include: Unwavering Faith and Hope, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.