Simon of the desert /

In order to prove he is devoted to God, a 4th century saint stays on the top of a pillar for over six years while he is tempted by the devil in the form of a beautiful woman.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Criterion Collection (Firm), Janus Films, Video Mercury Films, S.A, Image Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors:	Buñuel, Luis, 1900-1983, Alejandro, Julio, 1906-1995, Alatriste, Gustavo, Brook, Claudio, Pinal, Silvia, Alvarez Félix, Enrique, -1996, Reiguera, Francisco, Santovena, Hortensia, Bravo, Antonio (Bravo Sanchez), Castillo, Enrique del, 1924-1984, Lavista, Raul
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	Spanish
Language Notes:	Spanish dialogue with optional English subtitles.
Published:	[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection ; [2008]
Edition:	Special ed.
Subjects:	Simeon Stylites, > Saint, > -459 > Drama. Christian saints > Syria > Drama. Temptation > Drama. Feature films. Religious films. Motion pictures, Mexican.

Description
Summary:	In order to prove he is devoted to God, a 4th century saint stays on the top of a pillar for over six years while he is tempted by the devil in the form of a beautiful woman.
Item Description:	Originally released as a motion picture in 1965. Special features: A mexican Buñuel (1995), a 50 minute documentary by Emilio Maillé ; new interview with actress Silvia Pinal ; booklet featuring a new essay by Michael Wood and a reprint interview with Buñuel. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Format:	DVD; region 1; NTSC; 1.33:1 aspect ratio; restored high-definition digital transfer.
Production Credits:	Cinematography, Gabriel Figueroa ; editor, Carlos Savage ; music, Raúl Lavista.
ISBN:	1604651180 9781604651188