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Viridiana

1962 · 90 min Drama
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1962
Country Spain, Mexico
Genre Drama
Director Luis Buñuel
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (545 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Luis Buñuel

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

Silvia Pinal

Silvia Pinal

Viridiana

Francisco Rabal

Francisco Rabal

Jorge

Fernando Rey

Fernando Rey

Don Jaime

José Calvo

José Calvo

Don Amalio

Margarita Lozano

Margarita Lozano

Ramona

Victoria Zinny

Victoria Zinny

Lucía

Teresa Rabal

Teresa Rabal

Rita

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Luis Heredia

El Poca

Joaquín Roa

Joaquín Roa

Don Zequiel

José Manuel Martín

José Manuel Martín

El Cojo

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