Chronicles of a Wandering Saint

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]

Chronicles of a Wandering Saint
Directed byTomás Gómez Bustillo
Written byTomás Gómez Bustillo
Produced byGewan Brown
Amanda Freedman
Tomas Medero
Starring
CinematographyPablo Lozano
Music byFelipe Delsart
Production
company
Plenty Good
Distributed byHope Runs High
Release date
  • 12 March 2023 (2023-03-12) (SXSW)
Running time
84 minutes
CountriesArgentina
USA
LanguageSpanish

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. "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. 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.
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