The Madman and The Cathedral (2021)

50 years building a dream

The Madman and The Cathedral (2021) poster

In 1963, Don Justo Gallego Martinez laid the foundation stone of a cathedral. A peasant, with no architectural training, no construction experience and no tools, he turned his back on the fields and started building. He had no blueprints and no planning permission. He had not even seen many cathedrals. All he had was the unshakeable conviction that God wanted him to build a cathedral. 50 years later, he is still building. Filmed over 5 years, this short documentary was funded by Britdoc. It was shown on TV channels and at film festivals around the world and showcased by Channel 4 as one of "16 documentaries to watch before you make one."

Director: Ana Torrijo
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Cast

Music: Fernando Egozcue
Cinematography: Iván Parras
Editing: Pablo Arias de la Fuente
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Ana Torrijo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Madman and The Cathedral about?
In 1963, Don Justo Gallego Martinez laid the foundation stone of a cathedral. A peasant, with no architectural training, no construction experience and no tools, he turned his back on the fields and started building. He had no blueprints and no planning permission. He had not even seen many cathedrals. All he had was the unshakeable conviction that God wanted him to build a cathedral. 50 years later, he is still building. Filmed over 5 years, this short documentary was funded by Britdoc. It was shown on TV channels and at film festivals around the world and showcased by Channel 4 as one of "16 documentaries to watch before you make one."
Who directed The Madman and The Cathedral?
The Madman and The Cathedral was directed by Ana Torrijo.
Who stars in The Madman and The Cathedral?
The Madman and The Cathedral stars Ernesto Arias, José Luis Torrijo, Celia Pérez.