Viridiana

Dir. Luis Buñuel (Spain/Mexico 1961)

This is film is ALMOST interchangeable with an image of Luis Buñuel urinating in the church’s holy water; Viridiana is a ferocious critique of the Catholic church, it’s hypocrisy, and piety.

Above all, it is simply an amazing film. Not only is it beautifully shot, the events that unfold are both wildly captivating and terrifying. The photography is amazing and the most memorable scene is a moment in the film where amidst chaos and debauchery, time comes to a halt and a reconstruction of the Last Supper with a group of drunken, careless beggars is revealed.

Before watching this film the only Buñuel piece I had seen was his 16 minute surrealist film Un Chien Andalou, but after watching Viridiana, I am certain this will not be my last date with Mr. Buñuel.



You should totally watch it.