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8 October 1971 (Finland) morePlot:
Simon a deep religious man in the 4th century wants to be nearer to God, so he climbes a column. The... more | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
One of the best Buñuel's films even if it's not complete moreCast
(Credited cast) | Claudio Brook | ... | Simón |
| Enrique Álvarez Félix | ... | Brother Matías |
| Hortensia Santoveña | ... | The Mother |
| Francisco Reiguera | ... | The Devil as an Old Witch |
| Luis Aceves Castañeda | ... | Priest |
| Enrique García Álvarez | ||
| Antonio Bravo | ... | Priest |
| Enrique del Castillo | ... | The Mutilated One |
| Eduardo MacGregor | ||
| Silvia Pinal | ... | The Devil |
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45 min | USA:40 minCountry:
MexicoLanguage:
SpanishColor:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Simon: What's this dance called?The Devil: "Radioactive Flesh." It's the latest - and the last!
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This film is maybe one of the best films that Buñuel ever made although not among the most popular. Why? Because the production was shot faster than fast and the money ran out so the film couldn't complete the screenplay and art direction is poor. Besides there is the cultural fact, you need some religious background (Catholic if possible) to understand the irony of the film and the references. Humour differs from drama mainly in it's strong connection with time and environment while the latter is more transcultural and timeless. Buñuel had a deep religious knowledge although he lacked faith. The reason why the rock scene is so is that Buñuel didn't like rock. Sometimes people prefer Buñuel's French films because they look more glamorous, the caracters are more sophisticated and wearing richer clothes. Anyway I think the core of his filmography are his 'hispanic' films and the first ones ('l'age d'or', 'le chien andalou', Él, Los Olvidados, Viridiana, Tristana,...).