The read
It runs a compact 1h 24m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Eva AridjisDirector
- Eva AridjisWriter
Cast
- Gael García BernalNarrator
- Jesus Padilla AlonsoProtagonist
- Jesse Ortiz PiñaProtagonist
- Enriqueta Romero RomeroProtagonist
- Ernestina Ramirez SotoProtagonist
Themes
mexicocultwoman directordocumentaryreligion and spiritualityfemale filmmakersanta muertesaint deatheva aridjis