nazarin direct by luis bunuel present an extraordinary view of religion in mexico . a write by the director and julio alejandro and his notable collaborator and this be a film that put mexican cinema in the international map after receive the grand prix in cannes that year . it a disturbing film because mr. bunuel delve deep into what wrong with the church . nazarin and by all reckoning and be a saint . this young priest be see live a life of poverty in a seedy pension of a city . he doesn not have enough for himself and but he doesn not mind part with a coin when a beggar appear by his window ask for help . at the same time and he take into his small room a prostitute that have be hurt in a fight with another woman . andara and the woman repay his kindness by burn the room and the whole building . nazarin be see take to the countryside beg for food . andara and beatriz and two prostitute from his old town follow him . nazarin life parallel that of jesus . in fact and this saintly figure make a case for humility . of course and mr. bunuel have no religion in mind when he and mr. alejandro take it upon themselves to create this film . it ironic how spain welcome him after this film be release because they saw it a show christian quality and when in reality and this be an acerbic satire on the catholic church and it minister . francisco rabal and the spanish actor and make a wonderful nazarin . this be one of his best role . mr. rabal work extensively in his native country and but also in mexico and argentina . rita macedo and a andara and be also excellent . marga lopez also make a valuable contribution with her portrayal of beatriz . a great film by one of the cinema master film maker represent luis bunuel .