El milagro de San Lázaro

On 17 December thousands of Cubans go on a pilgrimage to St. Lazarus hermitage located near Havana. In 2014 this was also the day when diplomatic relations between Cuba and the US were re-established. The pilgrimage is shown from the perspective of priests, local residents trying to make a quick buck on the religious cult and, above all, the pilgrims themselves. Some of them mortify their bodies in a spectacular way.

Director: Nicolás Muñoz
Runtime: 57 min
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is El milagro de San Lázaro about?
On 17 December thousands of Cubans go on a pilgrimage to St. Lazarus hermitage located near Havana. In 2014 this was also the day when diplomatic relations between Cuba and the US were re-established. The pilgrimage is shown from the perspective of priests, local residents trying to make a quick buck on the religious cult and, above all, the pilgrims themselves. Some of them mortify their bodies in a spectacular way.
Who directed El milagro de San Lázaro?
El milagro de San Lázaro was directed by Nicolás Muñoz.
How long is El milagro de San Lázaro?
El milagro de San Lázaro has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).