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Film · 2021
The Preacher
El rezadorIn Quito, a desperate con artist discovers a young girl whose parents claim she witnesses visions of the Virgin Mary. Smelling an easy fortune, he partners with the family to construct a shrine for hopeful pilgrims. As piles of donations roll in, corrupt police officers and ruthless local criminals muscle in on the lucrative scam, pushing the fraud toward a violent and chaotic collapse.
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A mind-numbing story of superstitions and presumed healing powers of a little girl, Tito Jara H’s Spanish language film comes contains shockers galore. The film exposes the commercialization of religion with a no-holds-barred approach powered by eerie cinematography. Perhaps a wee bit slow for what it wants to convey, The Preacher takes us through the dark sides of religion with dexterity.
From Filmysasi El rezador, by Tito Jara, is not only an analysis of faith, but also a journey of redemption—a redemption that, although arriving late, does arrive. As the film progresses, the gathering of faithful believers around the girl continues to grow.
Guillermo A. Búrdalo on StyleFeelFree I ended up pleasantly surprised by this film, an engaging story that keeps you in suspense right up to the very last minute. Beautiful cinematography, but above all the film stands out for its actors and the superb direction of Tito Jara. Andrés Crespo steps far outside his comfort zone, to the point where at first glance you question whether it is really him.
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