Banned Luis Bunuel Film Viridiana Gets Due Recognition in Spain after 40 years
The poignant tale of disillusionment of a beautiful young nun was branded ‘blasphemous’ by Vatican and the film was banned in Spain by the conservative Catholic dictator, General Francisco Franco. After more than 40 years Malaga Festival of Spanish films paid a tribute to the masterpiece on the 25th death anniversary of Luis Bunuel.
April 24, 2009
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