faith,nightclub,miracle,goat,prophet,devil,rock band,desert,religious fundamentalism,saint,hypocrisy,temptation,4th century

Simon of the Desert (1965)

Poster for Simon of the Desert

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Luis Buñuel
  • Profile picture of Claudio Brook
    Simón Claudio Brook
  • Profile picture of Silvia Pinal
    The Devil Silvia Pinal
  • Profile picture of Enrique Álvarez Félix
    Brother Matías Enrique Álvarez Félix
  • Profile picture of Francisco Reiguera
    The Devil as an Old Witch Francisco Reiguera
  • Profile picture of Luis Aceves Castañeda
    Priest Luis Aceves Castañeda
  • Profile picture of Antonio Bravo
    Priest Antonio Bravo
  • Profile picture of Eduardo MacGregor
    Eduardo MacGregor
  • Profile picture of Glauber Rocha
    Man in nightclub Glauber Rocha

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Keywords

  • faith
  • nightclub
  • miracle
  • goat
  • prophet
  • devil
  • rock band
  • desert
  • religious fundamentalism
  • saint
  • hypocrisy
  • temptation
  • 4th century