STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Classic

Excellent

Good

Fair

Tragic

FILM DETAILS

Certificate 15

Cast Sylvia Pinal Francisco Rabal Fernando Rey Margaritta Lozano

Directors Luis Bunuel

Screenwriters Julio Alejandro Luis Bunuel

Running Time 90 minutes

Viridiana (15)

Plot
At the suggestion of her mother superior, innocent novitiate Viridiana pays a visit to her wealthy uncle, Don Jaime, only for him to rape her and commit suicide. Renouncing her vocation, she opens the estate that she has inherited with her illegitimate cousin, Jorge, to the locals beggars, who proceed to take licentious advantage of their hospitality.

Verdict
Buñuel's satire aimed at the Church and Franco regime remains a triumphant piece of powerful cinematic art.


Reviewer: David Parkinson

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