nazarin directed luis bunuel presents extraordinary view religion mexico written director julio alejandro notable collaborator film put mexican cinema international map receiving grand prix cannes year disturbing film mr bunuel delves deep whats wrong churchbr br nazarin reckoning saint young priest seen living life poverty seedy pension city enough himself mind parting coin beggar appears window asking help time takes small room prostitute hurt fight another woman andara woman repays kindness burning room whole building nazarin seen taking countryside begging food andara beatriz two prostitutes old town follow him nazarins life parallels jesus fact saintly figure makes case humilitybr br of coursemr bunuel religion mind mr alejandro took upon create film ironic spain welcomed film released saw showing christian qualities reality acerbic satire catholic church ministersbr br francisco rabal spanish actor makes wonderful nazarin one best roles mr rabal worked extensively native country also mexico argentina rita macedo andara also excellent marga lopez also makes valuable contribution portrayal beatrizbr br a great film one cinemas master film makers luis bunuel