This film was one of the most influential pieces in affirming my chosen path of film-making. I was first introduced to this while restoring furniture in Seville, Spain. Everything Bunuel produces is a masterwork, but Simon del desierto struck me for its imagery, its unapologetic satire and socio-politico commentary, its composition of image and performances by all the actors. This is one of those films that envelopes the senses and for the duration of its story makes you forget there is an outside world. If you can get your hands on a copy, grab it and see how a true master films. On a historical note, it is interesting to know that Bunuel shot this film while living in Mexico after being exiled from Spain during the Franco regime.
Review of Simon of the Desert
