Viridiana (Criterion Collection)

An idealistic novice nun, hoping to practice good works in the world, opens the doors of her ancestral estate to a ragtag collection of the poor, tired, and hungry. But her charity backfires when the recipients of her benevolence don't warm to her ministrations, choosing to go on living just as they were-in the gutter. A scathing indictment of perceived Catholic self-righteousness from surrealist master Bunuel. Director Luis Buquel Star Silvia Pinal, Francisco Rabal, Fernando Rey, Margarita Lozano Special Features: Widescreen - 1.78 Audio: Mono - Spanish Subtitles - English - Optional Additional Release Material: Interview - 1. Richard Porton - Cineaste editor and author Trailers - 1. Original US release trailer Text/Photo Galleries: Essay - 1. Essay by author and film historian Michael Wood Runtime: 91 minutes Year of Release: 1961.