Simon of the Desert
Directed by Luis Buñuel
Starring Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña, Enrique Álvarez Félix, Francisco Reiguera, Luis Aceves Castañeda, Antonio Bravo, Enrique del Castillo, Enrique García Álvarez, Eduardo MacGregor
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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.
- Original title
- Simón del desierto
- Original language
- Spanish
- Screenplay
- Luis Buñuel, Julio Alejandro
- Music
- Raúl Lavista
- Cinematography
- Gabriel Figueroa
- Cast
- Enrique Álvarez Félix, Francisco Reiguera, Luis Aceves Castañeda, Antonio Bravo, Enrique del Castillo, Enrique García Álvarez, Eduardo MacGregor, Glauber Rocha, Ricardo Adalid
Updated July 22, 2026
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