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.
Facts
Awards
Palme d'Or
Setting
Spain
Filming location
Madrid
Original language
Spanish
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2024 - Eat the Rich
- Ghent Film Festival 2019 generic
- L'Étrange Festival 2019 - Carte blanche
- Seville European Film Festival 2019 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1961 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1961 generic
