Viridiana

(Spain/Mexico, 1961, 91 minutes)

A novice reluctantly agrees to visit the ailing uncle who has been supporting her, and the turn of events prove her right. Corrosive but somewhat disjointed satire of piety and religion that set its director's controversial reputation in stone.

Gustavo Alatriste presents an UNINCI/Films 59 production. Starring Silvia Pinal, Francisco Rabal, Fernando Rey. Directed by Luís Buñuel; written by Luís Buñuel and Julio Alejandro; musical director, Gustavo Pitaluga; director of photography (b&w), José F. Aguayo; art director, Francisco Canet; film editor, Pedro del Rey.