Viridiana (01/04/1962)
Synopsis
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.
Production
Unión Industrial Cinematográfica, Films 59, Producciones Gustavo Alatriste
Pays de production
Spain, Mexico
Genres
Drama
Silvia Pinal
Francisco Rabal
Fernando Rey
José Calvo
Margarita Lozano
Victoria Zinny