Saint Death
Originally released in 2007. Saint Death is a documentary film. directed by Eva Aridjis. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gael García Bernal, Jesus Padilla Alonso, and Jesse Ortiz Piña
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (5 votes)
Budget
$200K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Mexico
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $200,000
Production Companies
- Dark Night Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Saint Death?
Saint Death was directed by Eva Aridjis.
How long is Saint Death?
Saint Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Saint Death released?
Saint Death was released on June 26, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Saint Death?
The main cast of Saint Death includes Gael García Bernal, Jesus Padilla Alonso, Jesse Ortiz Piña, Enriqueta Romero Romero, Ernestina Ramirez Soto.