There Be Dragons (2011)

Even saints have a past.

There Be Dragons (2011) poster

Arising out of the horror of the Spanish Civil War, a candidate for canonization is investigated by a journalist who discovers his own estranged father had a deep, dark and devastating connection to the saint's life.While researching the life of Josemaria Escriva, the controversial founder of Opus Dei, the young journalist Robert uncovers hidden stories of his estranged father Manolo, and is taken on a journey through the dark, terrible secrets of his family’s past.

Director: Roland Joffé
Genre: War, History, Drama
Runtime: 112 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Stephen Warbeck
Cinematography: Gabriel Beristain
Editing: Richard Nord
Production: ransom films, Atresmedia
Country: Spain
Language: Español, English
Original Language: en

Themes

Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

spanish civil war (1936-39), priest, catholic, dying, saint, martyrdom

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is There Be Dragons about?
Arising out of the horror of the Spanish Civil War, a candidate for canonization is investigated by a journalist who discovers his own estranged father had a deep, dark and devastating connection to the saint's life.While researching the life of Josemaria Escriva, the controversial founder of Opus Dei, the young journalist Robert uncovers hidden stories of his estranged father Manolo, and is taken on a journey through the dark, terrible secrets of his family’s past.
Who directed There Be Dragons?
There Be Dragons was directed by Roland Joffé.
Who stars in There Be Dragons?
There Be Dragons stars Charlie Cox, Dougray Scott, Wes Bentley, Olga Kurylenko, Rodrigo Santoro, Golshifteh Farahani.
How long is There Be Dragons?
There Be Dragons has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is There Be Dragons?
There Be Dragons is a War, History, Drama film.
Where was There Be Dragons produced?
There Be Dragons was produced in Spain.
What are the themes of There Be Dragons?
The themes of There Be Dragons include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.