The Blind Christ
El Cristo ciego
“Do you believe in miracles?”
Synopsis
Michael believes he experienced a divine revelation in the desert when he was a child. His neighbors are incredulous and take him for the town fool ever since. One evening, he gets news that a childhood friend was badly hurt in an accident in a remote village. Michael decides to drop everything to go on a barefoot pilgrimage through the Chilean desert in order to cure his friend with a miracle, a voyage that will traverse the blind desperation of a society in need of faith.
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'The Blind Christ' first trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-31
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Venice Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Murray
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Murray
- Original Title
- El Cristo ciego
- Country of Origin
- France, Chile
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Ciné-Sud Promotion, Jirafa
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Christopher Murray
Christopher Murray
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Christopher Murray
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Christopher Murray
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blind Christ
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What is The Blind Christ about?
Michael believes he experienced a divine revelation in the desert when he was a child. His neighbors are incredulous and take him for the town fool ever since. One evening, he gets news that a childhood friend was badly hurt in an accident in a remote village. Michael decides to drop everything to go on a barefoot pilgrimage through the Chilean desert in order to cure his friend with a miracle, a voyage that will traverse the blind desperation of a society in need of faith.
Who directed The Blind Christ?
The Blind Christ was directed by Christopher Murray.
Who stars in The Blind Christ?
The principal cast of The Blind Christ includes Michael Silva, Bastian Inostroza, Pedro Godoy, Ana María Henríquez, Mauricio Pinto.
When was The Blind Christ released and how long is it?
The Blind Christ was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.