Viridiana

Viridiana - 2002-08-24 Director: Luis Buñuel Cast: Silvia Pinal, Fernando Rey Spain, 1961, Black and White, 90 minutes After a 30-year absence from Spain, Buñuel detonated this bomb at a time when Franco's fascist regime was at the height of its power, and Catholic morals were fanatically used to justify the oppression of society. This film is also considered his most famous and controversial work, banned in Spain for its religious implications and scenes contrary to traditional Catholic ethics. "Viridiana" is a neo-sadistic film about the dangers of innocence in a corrupt and wicked contemporary world, spiced with dark and biting comedy, telling the story of an innocent and simple nun named Viridiana who takes refuge in her uncle's home. However, we soon learn that Viridiana's uncle has strange habits and eventually dies under unfortunate circumstances. Following her uncle's death, the well-meaning and charitable Viridiana opens her home to society's outcasts, such as the destitute, lepers, and homeless individuals, but these people take advantage of her good intentions and ultimately gang-rape her. Viridiana gained legendary fame in European cinema circles for one of the film's final scenes, reminiscent of Da Vinci's "The Last Supper," and remained a topic of discussion for years.