Viridiana (1961) | The Most Controversial Film Ever Banned by the Vatican? 🎬

Can a masterpiece survive being completely banned and burned by fascists? 🔥In this episode of The Split Focus Podcast, we’re diving deep into Luis Buñuel's infamous 1961 Palme d'Or winner, Viridiana! From its shocking ties to the Vatican's ultimate denouncement to the unbelievable story of how the physical film itself was secretly buried to survive, this cinematic classic is a wild ride of dark humor, surrealism, and absolute debauchery.What you can expect from this video:- The Craziest Film History: How Viridiana survived the Franco regime and censorship.The "Cinema" vs. "Movie" Verdict: Does this 90-minute black-and-white epic still hold up in 2026?- Hilarious Letterboxd Reviews: We read some of the best (and most unhinged) reactions to the film.Whether you're a hardcore cinephile looking to unpack deep theology or just love wild movie trivia, you won't want to miss our take on humanity's darkest impulses.👉 Drop a comment: Is Viridiana a masterpiece of cinema, or is it just too cynical?Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that notification bell for more deep dives into the greatest international film festival winners in history! 🔔IG/TT/YT: splitfocus_podcastEmail: [email protected]: Briana Bardhttps://letterboxd.com/chunkmangione/@thebrianabard on all other platformsCraig Kirker https://letterboxd.com/pookiebooty/Intro/Outro Music : Watchin by Nicholas Creus - Vivendo FitHallelujah Chorus - George Frideric HandelTabernacle Choir at the Temple Square, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Joseph Silverstein, cond.Decca, recorded live in the Tabernacle, c1991TW: This conversation contains mentions of suicide.Help is available - Speak with someone todayDail 988 for the Suicide and Crisis LifelineThe Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Available 24/7 in English and Spanish #Viridiana #LuisBuñuel #CannesFilmFestival #FilmReview #PalmedOr #MoviePodcast #TheSplitFocusPodcast #ClassicCinema #Surrealism