Nazarín

Nazarín (1958)

  • 82% of critics liked it
    (11 reviews)

  • 88% of users liked it
    (1,113 ratings)

Acclaimed director Luis Buñuel displays several of his trademark interests in this drama about a priest who leaves his order. The director's disdain for organized religion and the establishment, as well as his tendency to shock through visual imagery, are both apparent. Nazarin (Francisco Rabal)… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Written By
Julio Alejandro, Luis Buñuel
Genres
Art House & International, Drama
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1958 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Renata Adler, New York Times

    It is so grim that it lacks even the energy to present itself dramatically.

  • Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

    It lacks his brilliant wit and seems much less adventurous than his 60s masterpieces.

  • Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

    A very straightforward film for Buñuel.

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Perhaps the most accomplished and difficult of Luis Buñuel's Mexican films.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    This is another fine example of Buñuel's powerful films made during his exile in Mexico.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Stella D


    one of buñuel's greatest mexican films, or let's just say greatest films. far more compassion than i was expecting from the great cynic in a religious setting and a great performance by paco rabal. open to many interpretations

  • Pierluigi P


    Only Buñuel's boundless brilliance and cynicism could achieve this mischievous, thought-provoking drama. A sad testament of what happens inside nearly all religious groups, only very few practice what they preach.

  • Dimitris S


    Dig up your hole Virgin Mary, Mother Teresa is waiting for you and her beloved prince-charming is standing aside!!!<br/>Act 5 over, Scene 5 over, don't you worry Nazarin, your time hasn't come just yet...

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