Simon of the Desert ( Simón del desierto ) Movie Information

Movie Information

Overall Rank: 2196

Average Rating: 3/4

# of Ratings: 16

Theatrical Release Date: 02/11/1969

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 02/10/2009

Language: Spanish

Genre: Drama, Historical

MPAA Rating: NR

Director: Luis Buñuel

Actors: Claudio Brook, Enrique Álvarez Félix, Hortensia Santoveña, Francisco Reiguera, Luis Aceves Castañeda, Enrique del Castillo

Plot: Simon is living in the 4th century and is deeply religious. He wants to be as close to God as possible, and thus climbs a column. The devil tries to lure him back down, but Simon recognizes him every time and refuses to leave his heights. So the devil transports him to a New York nightclub circa 1960s. -- Chris Kavan

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3/4

Matthew Brady - wrote on 11/03/2017

"Simon of the Desert" is both an interesting and smart parody on religion that has a lot to say. A great balance of humor and interpretation that a beard old man in the sky doesn't sound too farfetch.

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