Simon of the Desert
Simon of the Desert

Simon of the Desert

Sacrifice and Temptation

7.645 min
ComedyDramaFantasy

Overview

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 8/27/1965

Runtime: 45 min

Director: Luis Buñuel

Writers: Julio Alejandro, Julio Alejandro, Luis Buñuel

Top Cast

Claudio Brook

Claudio Brook

Simón

Silvia Pinal

Silvia Pinal

The Devil

Enrique Álvarez Félix

Enrique Álvarez Félix

Brother Matías

Francisco Reiguera

Francisco Reiguera

The Devil as an Old Witch

Luis Aceves Castañeda

Luis Aceves Castañeda

Priest

Antonio Bravo

Antonio Bravo

Priest

Enrique García Álvarez

Enrique García Álvarez

Hermano Zenón/Old monk

Eduardo MacGregor

Eduardo MacGregor

Hermano Daniel/Monk

Glauber Rocha

Glauber Rocha

Man in nightclub (uncredited)

Nathanael León

Nathanael León

Monk (uncredited)

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