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.
Simon of the Desert has generally received very positive reviews.
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Simon of the Desert was released in 1965 and has generally received very positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 79 reviews, giving Simon of the Desert (1965) an average rating of 82%.
Overall, cinema-goers and film critics broadly agree on the merits of the movie, with critics giving it an average score of 84% and users giving an average score of 85%.
With a score of 82%, Simon of the Desert is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1965, which stands at 61%.
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