Saint Death
La santa muerte
Synopsis
In Mexico there is a cult that is rapidly growing- the cult of Saint Death. This female grim reaper, considered a saint by followers but Satanic by the Catholic Church, is worshiped by people whose lives are filled with danger and/or violence- criminals, gang members, transsexuals, sick people, drug addicts, and families living in rough neighborhoods. "La Santa Muerte" examines the origins of the cult and takes us on a tour of the altars, jails, and neighborhoods in Mexico where the saint's most devoted followers can be found.
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La Santa Muerte documental Saint Death documentary trailer evaaridjis.com
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eva Aridjis
- Screenplay & Story
- Eva Aridjis
- Original Title
- La santa muerte
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Production Studios
- Dark Night Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eva Aridjis
Eva Aridjis
Eva Aridjis
Department Leadership Roster
Eva Aridjis
Director
Eva Aridjis
Writer
Eva Aridjis
Producer
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What is Saint Death about?
In Mexico there is a cult that is rapidly growing- the cult of Saint Death. This female grim reaper, considered a saint by followers but Satanic by the Catholic Church, is worshiped by people whose lives are filled with danger and/or violence- criminals, gang members, transsexuals, sick people, drug addicts, and families living in rough neighborhoods. "La Santa Muerte" examines the origins of the cult and takes us on a tour of the altars, jails, and neighborhoods in Mexico where the saint's most devoted followers can be found.
Who directed Saint Death?
Saint Death was directed by Eva Aridjis.
Who stars in Saint Death?
The principal cast of Saint Death includes Gael García Bernal, Jesus Padilla Alonso, Jesse Ortiz Piña, Enriqueta Romero Romero, Ernestina Ramirez Soto.
When was Saint Death released and how long is it?
Saint Death was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.