Chronicles of a Wandering Saint

2023 Argentine film
CinematographyPablo LozanoMusic byFelipe Delsart
Production
company
Plenty Good
Distributed byHope Runs High
Release date
  • 12 March 2023 (2023-03-12) (SXSW)
Running time
84 minutesCountriesArgentina
USALanguageSpanish

Chronicles of a Wandering Saint is a 2023 Argentine-US supernatural comedy film written and directed by Tomás Gómez Bustillo in his directorial debut.[1] Nominated for three 2024 Independent Spirit Awards, it stars Mónica Villa.[2]

Synopsis

In a tiny Argentinian town, a pious yet competitive woman decides that staging a miracle could be her ticket to sainthood. After discovering a lost statue, she orchestrates a grand reveal that will finally anoint her as the most admired woman in town. But before the unveiling, a jarring event illuminates the hidden magic of her world, forcing her to reevaluate everything she once took for granted.[3]

Release

Chronicles of a Wandering Saint premiered at the 2023 SXSW where it won the Adam Yauch Hornblower award.[4] Hope Runs High acquired the film in early 2024 for theatrical release.[5]

Reception

The film was nominated for Best First Feature, Best First Screenplay, and Best Cinematography at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards.[6][5] J Hurtado of Screen Anarchy praised the film's script, performances and "high concept".[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "SXSW 2023 Review: CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT, A Magical Realist Triumph From First Time Filmmaker Tomás Gómez Bustillo". ScreenAnarchy. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  2. ^ https://www.vulture.com/article/film-independent-spirit-awards-2024-nominations.html
  3. ^ "Chronicles of a Wandering Saint". SXSW 2024 Schedule. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  4. ^ Debruge, Peter (2023-03-15). "'Raging Grace,' 'Angel Applicant' Top SXSW Film Festival Awards". Variety. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  5. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (2024-01-30). "'Chronicles Of A Wandering Saint,' Independent Spirit Award-Nominated Comedy From Tomás Gómez Bustillo, Secures North American Deal". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  6. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (2023-12-05). "Film Independent Spirit Awards: Full List of Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-02-08.

External links

  • Chronicles of a Wandering Saint at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata