Simon of the Desert

(1965)

★ 7.7 IMDb · 245 votes

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Year: 1965

Runtime: 45 мин

Country: Mexico

Director: Luis Buñuel

Cast: Клаудио Брук, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña, Enrique Álvarez Félix, Francisco Reiguera, Luis Aceves Castañeda, Antonio Bravo, Enrique del Castillo, Enrique García Álvarez, Eduardo MacGregor

Plot

Simon, a deeply religious man living in the 4th century, wants to be nearer to God so he climbs a column. The Devil wants him come down to Earth and is trying to seduce him.

The ascetic Simón believes he is a sinner and decides to self-inflict a sacrifice, living like a hermit on the top of a pedestal in the middle of the desert to be closer to God and resist the temptations of the world. His followers are peasants and travelers that believe that Simón is a saint capable of performing miracles and they crowd to hear his speeches. However, Satan tries to tempt him with the pleasures of the world.