Chronicles of a Wandering Saint

Chronicles of a Wandering Saint
Directed by	Tomás Gómez Bustillo
Written by	Tomás Gómez Bustillo
Produced by	Gewan Brown Amanda Freedman Tomas Medero
Starring	Mónica Villa Horacio Marassi
Cinematography	Pablo Lozano
Music by	Felipe Delsart
Production company	Plenty Good
Distributed by	Hope Runs High
Release date	12 March 2023 (2023-03-12) (SXSW)
Running time	84 minutes
Countries	Argentina USA
Language	Spanish

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]

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 31 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.2/10. The website's consensus reads: "A humorously absurd film based on relatable human aspirations, Chronicles of a Wandering Saint is as fantastically life-affirming as it gets." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 76 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.

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.

External links

• Chronicles of a Wandering Saint at IMDb