The Sacred Spirit
by Chema Garcia Ibarra
Synopsis
While an ongoing investigation for the mysterious disappearance of a little girl is shaking the local community, José Manuel continues his daily routine. He works in his modest tapas bar, takes care of his mother and attends the weekly meetings of the ufology association, Ovni-Levante, where he exchanges information about extraterrestrial messages and alien abductions with the rest of its devoted members. When their leader dies unexpectedly, José Manuel is the only person who knows the cosmic secret that could alter the future of humanity.
Set against a colourful and radiant backdrop, THE SACRED SPIRIT is an eerie and uncanny tale looking straight into the depths of human nature.
Info
Drama
2021- Spain, France, Turkey
97 mins
Directed by: Chema Garcia Ibarra
Written by: Chema Garcia Ibarra
Cinematography by: Ion de Sosa
Edited by: Ana Pfaff
Cast: Nacho Fernandez, Llum Arques, Joanna Valverde, Rocio Ibañez
Producers: Miguel Molina, Leire Apellaniz, Marina Perales Marhuenda, Xavier Rocher, Enes Erbay
Produced by: Apellaniz & De Sosa, Jaibo Films, La La Fabrica Nocturna Cinéma, Teferruat Film
Festivals
-Locarno IFF, Competition | Special Mention (World Premiere)
-Athens IFF
-Black Canvas IFF
-FEST New Directors New Films
-Film Fest Gent
-Sao Paolo IFF
-Leiden FF
-Scanorama FF
-CPH Pix
-Panorama of the European Film (Egypt)
-Mar del Plata IFF
-Singapore IFF
-Auteur Film Festival (Serbia)
-La Havana FF
-Worldwide Cinephilia Week