Review of Viridiana (1962) by Linus M — 09 Jun 2015

Well worth watching as Bunuel works his art to capture an idea in his film. The story contrasts the social classes at opposite ends of the pole. The wealthy are corrupted but have some redeeming values while the impoverished lame and halt who elicit our feelings of pity exhibit even worse social traits when Virdiana tries to redeem them through a communal endeavor.

In between these two classes are the laborers who come and go virtually unnoticed as they perform their duties. This situation could be viewed as a weak contrast between fascism and communism. The anti-clerical them throughout is quite obvious throughout as well as the corruption present in all philosophical ideals.