Movie No. 41 (2015): SIMON OF THE DESERT
Simon of the Desert (1965)
Director: Luis Bunuel
Cast: Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal
In Spanish, with English subtitles
This is a film that seems simple. But, in my opinion, it speaks a lot about how the so-called Christians, represented by the clergy in the film, highlight and emphasize Christ's sufferings rather than his teachings. Simon is not Christ, but it appears that, in the film, he represents him. Everything in the film, as Simon insists on his display of ascetism by standing on a tower in the desert for years, is an instance that mirrors Christ's travails, including the temptation of Christ in the desert by Satan.
Director: Luis Bunuel
Cast: Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal
In Spanish, with English subtitles
This is a film that seems simple. But, in my opinion, it speaks a lot about how the so-called Christians, represented by the clergy in the film, highlight and emphasize Christ's sufferings rather than his teachings. Simon is not Christ, but it appears that, in the film, he represents him. Everything in the film, as Simon insists on his display of ascetism by standing on a tower in the desert for years, is an instance that mirrors Christ's travails, including the temptation of Christ in the desert by Satan.
I'm still contemplating on that ending, though.
Rating: 3.5/4.0
Date seen: August 11, 2015
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