8/10
Not quite a short, not quite a full-length from Luis Bunuel, it clocks in at 45 minutes and I wound up wishing it were longer. It tells the story of Simon, perched high up on a pedestal in worship to God, in the middle of the desert. He interacts with a number of people - priests, peasants, and most frequently Satan, played by Silvia Pinal. It has, of course, a very cynical view of Christianity, but it also has a really smart sense of humor and a brilliant ending that's worth the trip.
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