Luis Buñuel understands the significance of supper. This evening meal, when family and/or friends gather to share the stories of the day, when time can stretch out, ideas discussed, philosophies debated, and ties renewed, it's an event where the bodily necessity of consuming nourishment becomes a focal point and can lead to momentous outcomes, both good and bad. Well, with Buñuel, it's usually the latter. Viridiana marked his return to Spain, after long exile in the United States and Mexico. It was also his first feature length film made in his homeland, and he pulled no proverbial punches in exploring what he saw as the hypocrisy of life under Francosim. The film was the co-winner of the Palme d'or, banned in Spain for its 'blasphemy', and...
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