The Sleeping Saint

A quiet, haunting short that lingers on a child's grief and doubt amid a village's blind faith, leaving a slow ache.

Directed by

Laura Samani

Overview

Giacomina is twelve, and has been chosen as guardian of Saint Achillea's statue for the annual procession. It would be the most beautiful day for her but her best friend, Silene, is found in a state of a seeming death: her body is still warm. While the village is hailing it as a miracle, walking in procession with the girl instead of the statue, Giacomina is the only one wondering whether everything is really lost or not. - Marco Borromei

How it feels

Melancholic, eerie, dark and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, faith, friendship, isolation

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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