Simon of the Desert(Simón del desierto)
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Mexico · 1965
45m
Director Luis Buñuel
Starring Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña, Enrique Álvarez Félix
Genre Comedy, Drama, History
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Simon, a deeply religious man living in the 4th century, wants to be nearer to God so he climbs a column. The Devil wants him come down to Earth and is trying to seduce him.
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