Simon of the Desert (1965)
Simón del desierto (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 45min
- Comedy, Drama
- 15 Mar 1969 (France)
- Movie
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 to come down to Earth and is trying to seduce him.
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- 2 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Claudio Brook | ... |
Simón
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| Enrique Álvarez Félix | ... |
Hermano Matías / Young monk
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| Hortensia Santoveña | ... |
Madre de Simón / The mother
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| Francisco Reiguera | ... |
Monje viejo / Old monk
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| Luis Aceves Castañeda | ... |
Hermano Trifón / Monk
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| Enrique García Álvarez | ... |
Hermano Zenón / Old monk
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Antonio Bravo | ... |
Monje / Monk
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Enrique del Castillo | ... |
El mutilado / The Mutilated One
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Eduardo MacGregor | ... |
Hermano Daniel / Monk
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| Silvia Pinal | ... |
El diablo / The Devil
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Ricardo Adalid | ... |
Monje / monk (uncredited)
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Victorio Blanco | ... |
Monje viejo / Old monk (uncredited)
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Jesús Fernández | ... |
Pastor enano de ovejas / Dwarf Goatherd (uncredited)
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| Nathanael León | ... |
Monje / Monk (uncredited)
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Ángel Merino | ... |
El rico Praxedes / Rich man (uncredited)
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Rubén Márquez | ... |
Monje / Monk (uncredited)
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| Glauber Rocha | ... |
(uncredited)
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Los Sinners | ... |
Themselves: Grupo Musical (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Luis Buñuel | ||
Written by
| Luis Buñuel | ... | (based on a story by) |
| Luis Buñuel | ... | (screenplay and dialogue) & |
| Julio Alejandro | ... | (screenplay and dialogue) |
Produced by
| Gustavo Alatriste | ... | producer |
Music by
| Raúl Lavista | ||
Cinematography by
| Gabriel Figueroa | ||
Editing by
| Carlos Savage | ... | (as Carlos Savage Jr.) |
Editorial Department
| Sigfrido García | ... | assistant editor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ignacio Villareal | ... | assistant director (as Ignacio Villarreal) |
Sound Department
| James L. Fields | ... | sound supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Altura Films International (1969) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Italnoleggio Cinematografico (1975) (Italy) (theatrical)
- The Criterion Collection (2009) (United States) (DVD) (subtitled)
- Dynit (2009) (Italy) (DVD)
- I.V.C. (2017) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Leopardo Filmes (2020) (Portugal)
- Vídeo Mercury Films (1965) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A. (studios and laboratories)
Storyline
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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. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film's eponymous ascetic is based on the 5th-century Syrian saint Simeon Stylites. While this film takes obvious artistic license with the story, Simeon Stylites also famously perched on a pillar in the desert, reportedly for 37 consecutive years. See more » |
| Goofs | When the coffin is floating through the desert toward Simon's pillar, the wire pulling the coffin can be seen several times. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Regarding Buñuel (2000). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Himnos de los Peregrinos See more » |
| Quotes |
The Devil:
Look what innocent legs I've got! See more » |