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Viridiana

1962·90 min

Viridiana

Directed by Luis Buñuel

Drama

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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Viridiana

Francisco Rabal

Jorge

Don Jaime

Don Amalio

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Screenplay

Gustavo Alatriste

Producer

José F. Aguayo

Director of Photography

Julio Alejandro

Screenplay

Gustavo Pittaluga

Original Music Composer

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What is Viridiana about?

Viridiana (1962) is about 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.

Who directed Viridiana?

Luis Buñuel directed Viridiana (1962).

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