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76% Critic Match
Simon of the Desert
“Sacrifice and Temptation”
7.6 / 10• 1965• 45m•NR• Spanish
ComedyDramaFantasy
Storyline
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
Claudio Brook
Simón
Lead
Silvia Pinal
The Devil
HS
Hortensia Santoveña
The Mother
Enrique Álvarez Félix
Brother Matías
Francisco Reiguera
The Devil as an Old Witch
Luis Aceves Castañeda
Priest
Antonio Bravo
Priest
Ed
Enrique del Castillo
The Mutilated One
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Luis Buñuel's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Simon of the Desert is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
