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IMDb rating 8.1
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Critic rating 10

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Critic David Parkinson
rated 10

...Buñuel's devastating parable shunned biblical opulence and clothed its outcasts in rags that had been purchased from street beggars, one of whom was cast as the drunken brute who tries to molest Silvia Pinal.

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Cast & Crew

Luis Buñuel
Director
Francisco Rabal
As Jorge
Fernando Rey
As Don Jaime
José Calvo
As Don Amalio
Claudio Brook
As (uncredited)
María Isbert
As Beggar

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Viridiana is a thought-provoking and visually stunning Spanish drama film directed by Luis Buñuel. The movie follows the story of a young novice named Viridiana who is told to visit her uncle, a wealthy and reclusive man, before taking her final vows as a nun. However, her uncle has other plans for her, and the story takes a dark and unexpected turn. The film explores themes of religion, morality, and the human condition, and features powerful performances and striking imagery. Viridiana is a must-see for fans of Spanish cinema and those interested in exploring the complexities of human nature.

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