Simon of the Desert

45 min · 1965 · Directed by Luis Buñuel · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

Simon of the Desert (1965) runs 45 min, directed by Luis Buñuel. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Simon, a deeply religious man living in the 4th century, wants to be nearer to God so he climbs a column. The Devil wants him come down to Earth and is trying to seduce him.

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.