Simon of the Desert (Criterion Collection) (DVD)

Luis Buquel's biting jab at the futility of asceticism and repentance is a surreal fable in his inimitable style. Simon, a 5th-century ascetic, stands on a pillar in the middle of the desert for three decades in a worthless quest to achieve enlightenment. Satan, in a variety of disguises, futilely tries to tempt him to descend from his post. And finally one of these embodiments - an alluring blonde - gets so disgusted and bored with his endless babbling that she forcibly and irreverently dumps him into a Manhattan discotheque. Starring Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santovena Director Luis Bunuel Special Features: Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Dolby Digital 1.0 - Spanish Subtitles - English - Optional Additional Release Material: Documentary: A MEXICAN BUNUEL Emilio Maille, Director - 1995 Interviews: Silvia Pinal, Actor.

Starring: Enrique Alvarez Felix, Hortensia Santovena, Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santove?a, Enrique Alvarez F?lix, Enrique Del Castillo, Jes?s Fern?ndez Mart?nez, Francisco Reiguera, Luis Aceves Casta?eda, Antonio Bravo, Enrique Garc?a Alvarez, Eduardo MacGregor

Director: Gustavo Alatriste