Viridiana

Name: Viridiana
Genre: Drama
Released: 1962-04-01
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Silvia Pinal, Francisco Rabal, Fernando Rey, José Calvo, Margarita Lozano

1962·Movie·15·90 min·★ 7.7(551)

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“We've got nothing to hide...”

Viridiana is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridiana resembles his dead wife. Viridiana has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridiana becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.

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About Viridiana

Viridiana is a 1962 Spanish-language drama film directed by Luis Buñuel. The cast is led by Silvia Pinal, Francisco Rabal, Fernando Rey. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Darkroom, Kanopy.

Viridiana was produced by Unión Industrial Cinematográfica, Films 59, and Producciones Gustavo Alatriste and made in Spain and Mexico. It was released on April 1, 1962, and carries a 15 certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.

Director: Luis Buñuel
Writers: Luis Buñuel, Julio Alejandro
Release date: April 1, 1962
Original language: Spanish
Age rating: 15
Status: Released
Country: Spain, Mexico
Box office: $1 million
Production: Unión Industrial Cinematográfica, Films 59, Producciones Gustavo Alatriste

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Viridiana cast & crew

Viridiana was directed by Luis Buñuel and written by Luis Buñuel and Julio Alejandro.

The cast features Silvia Pinal as Viridiana, Francisco Rabal as Jorge, Fernando Rey as Don Jaime, José Calvo as Don Amalio, Margarita Lozano as Ramona, and Victoria Zinny as Lucía.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gustavo Pittaluga, cinematography is by José F. Aguayo, and it was produced by Gustavo Alatriste and Ricardo Muñoz Suay.

Is Viridiana worth watching?

Viridiana holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 551 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Viridiana is worth a place on your watchlist.

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