Simon, a deeply religious man living in the 4th century, wants to be nearer to God so he climbs a column. The Devil wants him come down to Earth and is trying to seduce him. But Simon recognizes him everytime. So the Devil takes him to a nightclub in New York of the 1960s.
"15/3 - Navaronen Tykit Film Company -meet
Buñuel's unfinished masterpiece, probably. The abruptness of the ending actually kind of works, but leaves an unsatisfied feeling no less. More could have been drawn from this subject. The first 45 minutes are fantastic regardless, with plenty of Luis' regular surreal shindigs and trickery. The religious themes are pulled off with intrigue."
"Paholainen esiintyy milloin parrakkaana naisena, milloin kiitää halki aavikon ruumisarkullaan. Yllättävä loppuratkaisu on nerokas, mutta vähän töksähtävä. Mainio ja paikoitellen hauskakin filmi elämän uhraamisesta fanaattisuuden vuoksi."