
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