Viridiana

Viridiana

1962

Movie Information

Overview

Viridiana is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridiana resembles his dead wife. Viridiana has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridiana becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.

Release Date

April 1, 1962

Director

Luis Buñuel

Runtime

1h 30m

Cast

Silvia PinalFrancisco RabalFernando ReyJosé CalvoMargarita LozanoVictoria ZinnyTeresa RabalLuis HerediaJoaquín RoaJosé Manuel Martín

Production

Unión Industrial CinematográficaFilms 59Producciones Gustavo Alatriste

Genres

Drama

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