Viridiana
“We've got nothing to hide...”
7.7/ 10IMDb8.0557
19621h 30m
Overview
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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Crew
- Director
- Luis Buñuel
- Writers
- Julio Alejandro, Luis Buñuel, Benito Pérez Galdós
- Producers
- Gustavo Alatriste, Ricardo Muñoz Suay, Pere Portabella
- Production
- Unión Industrial Cinematográfica, Films 59, Producciones Gustavo Alatriste
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Frequently asked questions
What is Viridiana rated?
Viridiana has an audience rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 557 votes.
Who directed Viridiana?
Viridiana was directed by Luis Buñuel.
When was Viridiana released?
Viridiana was released in 1962.