Simon of the Desert
Sacrifice and Temptation
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.
- Director
- Luis Buñuel
- Signature
- Craft · Drama · Wonder
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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.
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- Release date
- Aug 27, 1965
- Runtime
- 0h 45m
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- Language
- Spanish
- Country
- Mexico
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