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Viridiana

1961
Drama
1h 31m
Viridiana, a young nun about to take her final vows, pays a visit to her widowed uncle at the request of her Mother Superior.
Directed by:
Luis Buñuel Luis Buñuel
Written by:
Luis Buñuel Luis Buñuel Benito Pérez Galdós Julio Alejandro
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Starring:
Fernando Rey Fernando Rey Silvia Pinal Silvia Pinal Margarita Lozano Margarita Lozano José Calvo José Calvo José Manuel Martín José Manuel Martín Lola Gaos Lola Gaos María Isbert Victoria Zinny Victoria Zinny Francisco Rabal Francisco Rabal Joaquín Roa Joaquín Roa Luis Heredia Teresa Rabal
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Genre:
Drama
Countries:
Mexico, Spain
Languages:
English, Spanish
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Viridiana

1961
Drama
1h 31m
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martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 28 Feb 2007
90
94th
Viridiana has all the familiar Bunuel themes: frustrated lust, religious mockery, foot fetishism, contempt for humanity. Contempt in spades, I would say -- the film is a particularly bitter pill to swallow. Wickedly funny, deeply cynical, expertly filmed and wholly engrossing. Pinal and Rey are marvelous, as is the troupe of beggars.
Rated 28 Feb 2007
farzanFarzan
Rated 12 Mar 2008
86
84th
Definitely a weird one. This is my first Bunuel film and I want to see more of his works because of how this film is presented. It is expertly shot, and really does an incredible job of sucking you into the atmosphere. It's definitely hard to appreciate, but at the end you just get a sense of concern and question, and you will explore your mind to find out what you just saw. Great Film.
Rated 12 Mar 2008
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 07 Dec 2008
100
99th
Bunuel's most realized vision. Between the flaming crown of thorns, the Beggar's Banquet, a psycho-pseudo-rape, and a game of tute (that's analogous with a threesome, fyi), Bunuel assaults the audience until God seems but a distant memory. God bless Bunuel.
Rated 07 Dec 2008
kasperlKasperL
Rated 22 Nov 2010
80
86th
The first act is amazing! Cinema at its finest. My jaw dropped at the perfection of every shot. Unfortunately, I found the large section with the destitutes unsatisfying. The character of Jorge was funny, as was the resolution of his storyline at the end of the film.
Rated 22 Nov 2010
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 08 Jan 2007
85
81st
Man, this was my first Buñuel and it's audacity was really amazing. Even without getting all the religious references there's a great mix of story, social commentary and imagery that makes it a wonderful film.
Rated 08 Jan 2007
zayankZayanK
Rated 11 Apr 2011
97
97th
Buñuel will deromanticize everything and everyone you could possibly consider sacred.
Rated 11 Apr 2011
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 10 May 2011
83
93rd
Buñuel is an uneven director. He is often crude and superficial, but when he works with subtlety he achieves really great accomplishments, like Viridiana. He works with his favorite themes here of religion, lust and social class, but avoids clear-cut messages or allegories, instead creating something complex, with an ever-changing mood, unusual but not blatantly surreal. The dirtiest and most brutish characters (from the wealthy uncle to the street bums) are oddly the most sympathetic.
Rated 10 May 2011
rufamRufam
Rated 14 Mar 2014
65
42nd
"Virdiana" packs intriguing themes and some memorable sequences but, as a whole, feels sort of dry. Although rarely boring, it isn't until the final 30' or so (the erratic Beggar's Banquet) that it truly reaches its potential -the rest of the film, curious and amusing as it may be, doesn't seem to have any particular drive. That said, the ecstatic pessimism of the ending and the sharp religious/social satire (which, unfortunately, emerges too late) are examples of Buñuel at his cynical best.
Rated 14 Mar 2014
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 13 Jan 2014
98
97th
An absolutely devastating film. Its depiction of humanity's simultaneous capacities for mischief and compassion felt so truthful. I'd call it darkly humanist rather than nihilist.
Rated 13 Jan 2014
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 13 Mar 2017
88
91st
Another dark and slightly surreal tale from Buñuel, and yet it doesn't leave you feeling too terrible. Maybe it's the dark humor scattered throughout, or the wonderful acting, or the feeling that this isn't just a cynical tale of a woman's downfall, but a sobering look at both the greatness and the faults of humanity. After all, we always do tend to take things too far. Either way, it's wonderful, and the beggar's banquet sequence is amazing.
Rated 13 Mar 2017
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 27 Feb 2009
6
34th
Pretty powerful after the film ends, but the film itself didn't really thrill me, the same goes for its ambiguous characters. "Virdiana" is far from bad, but compare it to "Winter Light" (both address the quarrelsome subject of religion), and you'll see which one works better. Same thing happened with Murnau ("Sunrise: A Song..."): pretentiousness (does not equal) masterful !!!
Rated 27 Feb 2009
neonmanNeonman
Rated 05 Sep 2010
56
11th
A terrific premise stretched out in length. This should've been about an hour shorter if it wanted to execute its theme better.
Rated 05 Sep 2010
sebbysebby
Rated 16 Jun 2019
40
15th
Shallow, simple and provocative. Whoopteedo.
Rated 16 Jun 2019
henrikHenrik
Rated 07 Jan 2011
100
99th
A hilariously wicked masterpiece with hauntingly beautiful cinematography. Only the master of blasphemy would dare depict a nun milking a cow with such erotic overtones - and that's just the beginning.
Rated 07 Jan 2011
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 24 Dec 2009
96
96th
A powerful film that questions the very possibility of conventional charity.
Rated 24 Dec 2009
understampunderstamp
Rated 14 Oct 2011
95
98th
I didn't think such a cynical and pessimistic film could leave me laughing.
Rated 14 Oct 2011
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 29 Oct 2008
82
96th
I just loved the contrast between Viridiana and his other late masterpieces. Take that discreet charm and playfulness out of the picture, Bunuel is no less serious and brutal than Bergman.
Rated 29 Oct 2008
derdudeDerDude
Rated 24 Apr 2012
11
98th
A symphony of mischief and malevolence, an ode to Judas and Sodom, a funeral eulogy to everything that is sacred and innocent. Bunuel's devilish work never intends for you to feel pity or false superiority, it you wants down there where you belong, deep in the mud with all the of others. Hallelujlah!
Rated 24 Apr 2012
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 10 Oct 2015
5
70th
very well done as it stands, although not without familiarity. now, it is perhaps possible to view the final scenes as a warning about the dangers of naïve idealism, or maybe even as a playful "fuck the bourgeoisie" romp, but really, one must wonder about the putative sympathies of these putative leftists when they present the homeless as a bunch of unruly thugs.
Rated 10 Oct 2015
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 25 Dec 2011
95
95th
26 Aralik 2011 & filmin dini, hristiyanligi karaladigini dusunmuyorum. Sadece dinin dogrularinin simdiki hayatimizda etkisini, degerini kaybettigini, yillar gectikce saf olan seyin yozlastigini ve toplumun icinde bir 'bug' olarak yer buldugunun altini cizen bir film. Cok basarili. Bunuel'in kendine has siirsel uslubunu seviyorum.
Rated 25 Dec 2011
eric_wkEric WK
Rated 03 Feb 2009
95
95th
Jesus Christ.
Rated 03 Feb 2009
andaghandagh
Rated 30 Jan 2009
100
97th
Great movie about the European migrant crisis.
Rated 30 Jan 2009
karamazovkaramazov.
Rated 07 May 2014
80
97th
Maybe I'm weird, but I love this movie and consider it Buñuel's greatest.
Rated 07 May 2014
kagandirdimkagandirdim
Rated 01 Apr 2020
95
99th
Cinematography is not so good but the flow is great, from middle-ages to modern-ages, just one and a half hour with the perspective of those ages.
Rated 01 Apr 2020
theyshootpicTheyshootpic
Rated 17 Apr 2007
92
93rd
# 77
Rated 17 Apr 2007
ronthedogronthedog
Rated 22 Apr 2011
83
70th
At every point in this film you're waiting for some turning-point, some complexity of direction, but nope, it's just one long bloody slide downwards. Well put together but not sure how clever it all is, really.
Rated 22 Apr 2011
rushshirtrushshirt
Rated 10 Aug 2023
5
14th
A heartless diatribe against religiously-motivated charity and a sock in the stomach to abuse victims. Gorgeously shot and well-acted, but incredibly difficult to watch...and with little reward.
Rated 10 Aug 2023
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 10 Sep 2021
90
80th
Viewed September 6, 2021. Luis Bunuel's slow unraveling of his protagonist's beliefs is a marvel to behold. Key to its success, his portrayal of her religious purity and sincere belief is as vivid as his vision of decadence, prurience and decay (bodily decay, societal decay, etc.). You can feel the tension, the flailing to reconcile what you've been taught with all of the darkness, sadness and selfishness that you find out in the world.
Rated 10 Sep 2021
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 01 Mar 2008
96
93rd
# 79
Rated 01 Mar 2008
pierretheronPierreTheron
Rated 05 May 2010
95
84th
Hilarious at times and brutal at others. Viridiana is an engaging piece all together. It's beautiful to look at, and the framing of the shots are right on the dot, the film looks like it should be placed into a frame (especially the mocking Last Supper) most of the characters are detestable, sans the protagonist Viridiana, while at the same time possessing likable traits. A very human and challenging film with deep religious themes.
Rated 05 May 2010
helfen419helfen419
Rated 04 Aug 2009
80
62nd
Spare some change?
Rated 04 Aug 2009
bownBown
Rated 06 Sep 2010
82
62nd
The mixture of utter pessimism with dark humour is an interesting one. Also Poor People Will Wreck Your Shit: The Movie
Rated 06 Sep 2010
theyshoot08theyshoot08
Rated 19 Dec 2008
97
94th
68
Rated 19 Dec 2008
nobletNoblet
Rated 19 Jun 2012
76
60th
For whatever reason I didn't find this to be very enthralling. There are a ton of great shots though, the imagery makes this worth watching all by itself.
Rated 19 Jun 2012
kebapcheKebapche
Rated 15 Dec 2017
70
34th
Can't get the hype about it. Super ordinary movie.
Rated 15 Dec 2017
shellishShellish
Rated 04 Oct 2013
90
96th
Beautiful, gripping cinema.
Rated 04 Oct 2013
tonykbTonyKB
Rated 23 Sep 2014
80
63rd
Denevue og Bunuel er alltid bra sammen, og denne er intet unntak. Vet ikke helt hva mer jeg skal si om denne, morsom og trist på samme tid, samt sekvenser med surrealisme.
Rated 23 Sep 2014
francogonzoFrancoGonzo
Rated 01 Mar 2016
17
93rd
Star Rating: ★★★★1/2
Rated 01 Mar 2016
prowlerprowler
Rated 09 Jan 2014
89
92nd
here's a movie in touch with humanity
Rated 09 Jan 2014
napolenbradynapolenbrady
Rated 21 Feb 2019
89
69th
88.50
Rated 21 Feb 2019
slugslug
Rated 05 Apr 2015
5
19th
Ruined by obtuse imagery. Silvia Pinal is great.
Rated 05 Apr 2015
drumnddrumnd
Rated 21 Mar 2009
81
66th
Did not understand why this film was SO controversial.
Rated 21 Mar 2009
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 06 Sep 2012
73
58th
rahibe, eniste, konak, ciftlik, kahveye ilac koymak, eniste-yegen, evlilik teklifi, intihar, miras, dilenciler, iyilik, (Viridiana rahibelik yapmaktadir. Kendisine destek olan enistesiyle görüsmek üzere konagina gider. Fakat dul olan eniste, Viridianadan hosalanmaktadir. eniste evlilik teklif eder. kiz red eder. eniste kizin kahvesine ilac koyar ve sana tecavüz ettim der. kiz evi terk eder. eniste intihar eder. mal varligi oglu ve viridianaya kalir. Viridiana konaga dilencileri yerlestirir)
Rated 06 Sep 2012
costa77Costa77
Rated 25 Aug 2013
85
81st
Stunning work by one of the 20th century's greatest artists.
Rated 25 Aug 2013
payenspayens
Rated 06 Sep 2012
83
71st
Buñuel is a very skilful director, and this is evidently here. His pessimistic and cynical view of human nature is also very appealing. Besides, this film in particular is very funny. But I just can't relate with his movies, they're definitely not my kind of thing.
Rated 06 Sep 2012
dardandardan
Rated 20 Jul 2015
88
91st
Interesting take on Sleeping Beauty, in which Bunuel takes his sledgehammer of misanthropy to a fairy tale, shattering it by presenting Viridiana as a delicate flower to be torn apart by religion, her family and even those she seeks to aid, all the while unaware of what actually goes on.
Rated 20 Jul 2015
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 19 Oct 2010
40
97th
"More than 40 years after its original release, Viridiana remains one of the most shocking films ever made." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 19 Oct 2010
caimancaiman
Rated 02 Aug 2014
84
75th
Irreverent, audacious and wonderfully cynical. I'm glad I was familiar with Bunuel's work prior to seeing this, because otherwise I think most of the subtle mischief on display would have flown over my head. But going in understanding Bunuel's darkly humorous sense of irony, the little jabs at religious idealism and human nature were a joy. I think knowing where the film is ultimately headed will help me appreciate and enjoy this even more, so a second viewing is absolutely essential for me.
Rated 02 Aug 2014
theyshoot10theyshoot10
Rated 13 Jan 2010
96
92nd
73
Rated 13 Jan 2010
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 12 Jun 2022
77
64th
Interesting and deeply skeptical look at religion and charity. The first half or so, involving the storyline with the uncle, is unsettling and I believe the better half of the film. Might improve on second viewing, and I would like to see it at some point with commentary. An interesting experience.
Rated 12 Jun 2022
icarusIcarus
Rated 23 Oct 2007
40
8th
Sharp and incisive in its critique of the church, and really of all humanity, Bunuel's complete cynicism is difficult to swallow. The film gets points for its exquisite visual sensibility, but his refusal to give Viridiana even the slightest modicum of respect strikes me as a rather shallow look at the devotion of people.
Rated 23 Oct 2007
paradigmaParadigma
Rated 08 Oct 2009
90
97th
A little similar to Jean Renoir's "La Regle du Jeu"
Rated 08 Oct 2009
theyshoot11theyshoot11
Rated 30 Nov 2011
97
94th
#70
Rated 30 Nov 2011
larmorlarmor
Rated 06 Jul 2018
75
73rd
Beautiful direction as usual from Buñuel, but his social commentary is awkward. He tries to punch in all directions, but end up punching mostly down. He gives excuses to the bourgeois, while depicting the paupers as a mean mob, without any context. Also, sexism. Still, the depiction of the fierce conflict between idealism and real life is good.
Rated 06 Jul 2018
zipsterZipster
Rated 12 Aug 2014
90
81st
Much like The Virgin Spring, another religiously themed 1961 masterpiece, Viridiana's journey is portrayed so gracefully that when we face incredibly powerful, uncomfortable or enigmatic moments, we haven't even seen them coming, and when we have, they've already pounced on us. With every quality of every production specialty, the effect is sheer simplicity, no instability despite whatever viciousness or emotional tremors, making them all that much more inherently poignant.
Rated 12 Aug 2014
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 21 Oct 2019
70
57th
i think i lack the capacity to appreciate bunuel
Rated 21 Oct 2019
amadeusAmadeus
Rated 08 Dec 2012
80
92nd
Bunuel's best.
Rated 08 Dec 2012

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