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Message from a Saint

2003 / 27 minutes

Directed by: Andrew Tucker

Anthropologist

Country of production: United Kingdom

Series: Granada Center for Visual Anthropology Student Film

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During the celebration of the Feast of San Juan Bautista in the village of Chuao, on the Caribbean coast of Venezuela, an image of Jesus appeared on a drinks tray. The community is trying to find out whether this is a miracle and what it could mean. Whilst some believe it is a message from San Juan himself, others think is it is just a series of stains. This film is about the foundations of popular religious belief and the development of cults.

Language and subtitles: Spanish with English Subtitles

Region: South America

Country: Venezuela

Keywords: Religion / Belief / Faith

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