Review of Viridiana (1962) by Vítor M — 17 Feb 2015

Uma critica contundente de Bunuel à sociedade e religião espanholas dos 60´s bem parecedia com a Portuguesa.

This review of Viridiana (1962) was written by Vítor M on 17 Feb 2015.

Viridiana has generally received very positive reviews.

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My dear readers, I am back (Well, let's just pretend that I do have some deeply-devoted few) and kicking again after some months of art film…

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This is the fourth Luis Bunuel film I've seen (after Belle de Jour, Diary of a Chambermaid, and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie)…

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