Comedy ·Drama ·Fantasy · Mexico · 1965 · 45m

Simon of the Desert

Simón del desierto

Simon of the Desert poster
Director
Luis Buñuel
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
Crew
Gabriel Figueroa — Director of Photography Carlos Savage — Editor Raúl Lavista — Original Music Composer Julio Alejandro — Screenplay Luis Buñuel — Screenplay Luis Buñuel — Story
Tagline

Sacrifice and Temptation

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Simon of the Desert — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
faithnightclubmiraclegoatprophetdevilrock banddesertreligious fundamentalismsainthypocrisytemptation
Key Collaborators
Luis Buñuel Director Gabriel Figueroa Director of Photography Carlos Savage Editor Raúl Lavista Original Music Composer Julio Alejandro Screenplay Luis Buñuel Screenplay Luis Buñuel Story Gustavo Alatriste Producer
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