Perhaps the crowning achievement of Bunuel's career, the film centres on an idealistic young nun named Viridiana (Silvia Pinal). Before she is allowed to take her final vows, the Mother Superior requests that she visit her uncle Don Jaime (Fernando Rey), who has "selflessly" provided for the girl over the years. Having always considered him an unspeakable beast, she is surprised when he graciously welcomes her into his home. Just as graciously, he sets about to corrupt Viridiana beyond redemption - all because the girl resembles the wife that died on their wedding day.
Newly filmed appreciation by filmmaker Lulu Wang (2024,11 mins)
The Life and Times of Don Luis Buhuel - A BBC Arena documentary on Bunuel featuring contributions from Bunuel and collaborators including Catherine Deneuve, presented on Blu-ray for the first time (1983,101 mins)
A newly filmed introduction to The Life and Times of Don Luis Buhuel by director Anthony Wall (2024,10 mins)
An interview with Buhuel from 1964 recorded for French TV's Cincastes de notre temps (1964,48 mins)
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