THE UNKNOWN SAINT
Alaa Eddine Aljem
Alaa Eddine Aljem
THE UNKNOWN SAINT
Synopsis
Moments before his capture by police, a thief digs a grave to hide a bag of money. Released from prison years later he returns to retrieve the bag, only to find a shrine to an Unknown Saint build directly over his loot, and a brand-new village constructed all around it.
2019, 100′ Darija Morocco, France
World Sales The Match Factory
FESTIVALS & AWARDS
Critics’ Week, Cannes 2019
Best first feature, Tangier IFF 2020
International feature submission for Morocco, Oscars 2021
REVIEWS
«Fargo among the dunes.» Film Comment
«A droll, entertaining, absurdist fable about spirituality and greed.» Variety Read more…
«An absurdist tale about superstitions, beliefs and bad luck.» The Hollywood Reporter Read more…
«A searing dark comedy that recalls the best of the Coen brothers.» Slash Film Read more…
