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"Simon of the Desert"
1965
Directed by Luis Bunuel

An intriguing tale of spiritual quest and temptation. A 5th century ascetic stands atop a pedestal in constant prayer. He takes only minimal sustenance and rejects any attempts to distract him.  The devil appears in several incarnations, always as a woman. The image of the devil as a beautiful, golden haired, bearded woman carrying a lamb in her arms,  is unforgettable. Often called the "greatest short film of all time", Bunuel's wit has never been sharper, his surrealist vision never clearer.
Spanish with English subtitles.
40 minutes.