Directed by Luis Buñuel
Written by Luis Buñuel and Jean-Claude Carriere
1969/France
IMDb page
First viewing/Criterion Channel
My theology, briefly, is that the universe was dictated but not signed. – Christopher Morley
There’s is something to offend everyone here, especially devout Catholics. I thought it was pretty hilarious.
Two penniless bums are on a pilgrimage from France to Santiago de Campostela in Spain. They meet many strange people along the way from various eras. All are talking and/or arguing about theology.
At the end of the film we learn that every bit of dialogue is taken from the Bible or old theological treatises. I recognized some Q & A’s from the Catechism too. Their application to the many absurd situations is pretty perfect.
I don’t know why I didn’t expect much from this film and was pleasantly surprised. I had a blast and would recommend it to those who are not easily offended.
While since I’ve done one of these
The missing theme song – very apt as the group’s name also fits…think this may date from after you left modern(ish) music, so think it’ll be new to you….and its an excellent song. Enjoy (I hope).
You were right on all counts. It was new to me, is excellent and I loved it!