El santero (1956)

Zoilo Cajigas y Sotomayor is a carver of wooden models of saints. Don Zoilo is one of Puerto Rico's best-known artisans and was 96 years old at the time of the filming. The film shows the elaborate process behind his craftsmanship.

Director: Amílcar Tirado
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Augusto Rodríguez
Editing: Adriana Luna
Production: Divedco, Film Unit of the Division of Community Education, Puerto Rico
Country: Puerto Rico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Amílcar Tirado
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El santero about?
Zoilo Cajigas y Sotomayor is a carver of wooden models of saints. Don Zoilo is one of Puerto Rico's best-known artisans and was 96 years old at the time of the filming. The film shows the elaborate process behind his craftsmanship.
Who directed El santero?
El santero was directed by Amílcar Tirado.
Who stars in El santero?
El santero stars Antonio Torres Martinó, Zoilo Cajigas y Sotomayor.
How long is El santero?
El santero has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is El santero?
El santero is a Documentary film.
Where was El santero produced?
El santero was produced in Puerto Rico.