# Nazarin (1959)

> A relentlessly sincere priest becomes a wandering test case for Christian compassion in a society that answers purity with suspicion and hostility.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21879

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Luis Buñuel
- Cast: Francisco Rabal, Marga López, Rita Macedo, Ignacio López Tarso, Ofelia Guilmáin, Luis Aceves Castañeda, Noé Murayama, Rosenda Monteros
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051983/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: austere, contemplative, melancholic, serious film study, quiet evening

## Synopsis

A priest's unwavering faith faces the harsh realities of a world filled with distrust and hatred.

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