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Viridiana
Viridiana is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridiana resembles his dead wife. Viridiana has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridiana becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.
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Viridiana
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 1, 1962
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Drama
User Score
76%
Original Title
Viridiana
Production Companies
Unión Industrial Cinematográfica, Films 59, Producciones Gustavo Alatriste
Director
Luis Buñuel
Revenue
$679,244
Description
Viridiana is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridiana resembles his dead wife. Viridiana has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridiana becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.
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