The Good Christian (2016)

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In 1979 José Efraín Ríos Montt became a reborn Christian. He was offering a sermon when a group of soldiers burst into his Christian school, and asked him to lead a military coup in 1982. Francisco Chavez Raymundo and his sister were small children when Rios' political actions annihilated their community. In March, 2013 the lives of Francisco Chavez and Rios Montt converge in the same space. Rios is called upon to testify before Guatemalan justice and is confronted by a group of Mayan Ixiles, orphans and widows of the war, Francisco is one of them.

Director: Izabel Acevedo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 120 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Izabel Acevedo, Gabriel Adderley
Production: Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

dictator, genocide, guatemala, woman director

More Films by Director: Izabel Acevedo
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Good Christian about?
In 1979 José Efraín Ríos Montt became a reborn Christian. He was offering a sermon when a group of soldiers burst into his Christian school, and asked him to lead a military coup in 1982. Francisco Chavez Raymundo and his sister were small children when Rios' political actions annihilated their community. In March, 2013 the lives of Francisco Chavez and Rios Montt converge in the same space. Rios is called upon to testify before Guatemalan justice and is confronted by a group of Mayan Ixiles, orphans and widows of the war, Francisco is one of them.
Who directed The Good Christian?
The Good Christian was directed by Izabel Acevedo.
Who stars in The Good Christian?
The Good Christian stars Marta Chávez Raymundo, Francisco Chávez Raymundo.
How long is The Good Christian?
The Good Christian has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is The Good Christian?
The Good Christian is a Documentary film.
Where was The Good Christian produced?
The Good Christian was produced in Mexico.