Simon in der Wüste (1965): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1965 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1965, Simon in der Wüste is a komödie, drama and historie film directed by Luis Buñuel, running about 45 minutes. “Sacrifice and Temptation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Simon in der Wüste stars Claudio Brook as Simón, Silvia Pinal as The Devil, Hortensia Santoveña as The Mother and Enrique Álvarez Félix as Brother Matías, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Simon in der Wüste has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Simon in der Wüste page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simon in der Wüste tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Simon in der Wüste (1965)?
- In USA, Simon in der Wüste is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Simon in der Wüste worth watching?
- Simon in der Wüste holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie, drama and historie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Simon in der Wüste?
- Simon in der Wüste stars Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña, Enrique Álvarez Félix and Francisco Reiguera.
- When was Simon in der Wüste released?
- Simon in der Wüste was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.