Simon of the Desert (1965)

Simon of the Desert

  • 1965
  • 43 min
  • Short, Comedy, Drama

Storyline

The ascetic Simón believes he is a sinner and decides to self-inflict a sacrifice, living like a hermit on the top of a pedestal in the middle of the desert to be closer to God and resist the temptations of the world. His followers are peasants and travelers that believe that Simón is a saint capable of performing miracles and they crowd to hear his speeches. However, Satan tries to tempt him with the pleasures of the world.

2 wins & 1 nomination

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