movie fascinating example luis bunuels storytelling abilities comedy comedy social drama social drama even though think particularly funny made laugh also despite fact never take bunuel seriously movie made think religion importance peoples lives bunuel tells story catholic priest devoted faith like one else viewer witness happens priests undying commitment serve others put test usual bunuels target catholicism think tried mock church often does least take film mockery institution think trying make interesting point religion could nuisance todays modern society faith bad people always mange bastardize concept message aside think one bunuels clever works francisco rabal superb priest definitely one filmmakers best movies