The Miracle of Saint Anthony (2012)
In the middle of June the village of Santo Antonio de Mixoes da Serra in the Valdreu region of Northern Portugal honours its Patron Saint with a very special festival. On this day the local farmers bring their animals to the church – cows, horses, dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits – to be blessed. This ancient tradition is passed from generation to generation, and today, just as hundreds of years ago, animals and people flock up the mountain roads to the church square to become a part of the religious festival. The film is about this miracle.
Director: Sergei Loznitsa
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: July 8, 2012
Cinematography: Sergei Loznitsa
Editing: Danielus Kokanauskis
Production: Agência da Curta Metragem
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
tradition, miracle, saints
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Miracle of Saint Anthony about?
- In the middle of June the village of Santo Antonio de Mixoes da Serra in the Valdreu region of Northern Portugal honours its Patron Saint with a very special festival. On this day the local farmers bring their animals to the church – cows, horses, dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits – to be blessed. This ancient tradition is passed from generation to generation, and today, just as hundreds of years ago, animals and people flock up the mountain roads to the church square to become a part of the religious festival. The film is about this miracle.
- Who directed The Miracle of Saint Anthony?
- The Miracle of Saint Anthony was directed by Sergei Loznitsa.
- How long is The Miracle of Saint Anthony?
- The Miracle of Saint Anthony has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is The Miracle of Saint Anthony?
- The Miracle of Saint Anthony is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Miracle of Saint Anthony produced?
- The Miracle of Saint Anthony was produced in Portugal.