Drama

a9f9a4e0-22a9-43ec-8a72-be3ec0fa2de9 Viridiana

1961 · Not Rated · 91 min

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.

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Director Luis Buñuel Writer Julio Alejandro, Luis Buñuel, Benito Pérez Galdós Actors Silvia Pinal, Francisco Rabal, Fernando Rey Language English, Spanish Country Spain, Mexico Awards 2 wins & 1 nomination total