LAS MANOS

(The Hands)

Spanish/English subtitles
Argentina / 2006 / 100 min
08, Sep, 2007 - 7:30 pm
Pacific Cinémathèque
Director: Alejandro Doria
Producers: Luis Sartor, Mario Faroni, Facundo Ramilo
Screenwriters: Alejandro Doria, Juan B. Stagnaro
Cinematographer: Guillermo Behnisch
Art Director: Margarita Jusid
Sound: Jorge Stavropulos
Cast: Jorge Marrale, Graciela Borges, Belen Blanco, Esteban Perez
Father Mario Pantaleo is an Italian priest living in Argentina. Everything appears to demonstrate that he has a very special skill: to diagnose and cure illnesses with his hands and his faith. With the help of followers who believe in his gift and Perla, his collaborator, he builds his own church. From this moment on, nothing will be easy for Father Mario; he will have to struggle against the Catholic Church’s authorities, the government and also with the police force to continue with his dream.

El Padre Mario Pantaleo es un sacerdote italiano que vive en Argentina. Todo parece indicar que tiene un don muy especial: diagnosticar y sanar enfermedades con sus manos a través de su fe. Gracias a la ayuda de los que creen en su don y a Perla, su colaboradora, construye su propia iglesia. A partir de ese momento nada será fácil para el Padre Mario, deberá luchar contra las autoridades de la iglesia católica, el gobierno y por si fuera poco, la policía para poder continuar con su obra.
Awards: Best Spanish Language Foreign Film Goya Awards

Preceding Short: La ira de dios (Argentina / 12 min)