The Girl Martyr

A gentle, sunlit slice of childhood faith and family, quiet and small in scale but sincere in its warmth.

Directed by

María Pérez Sanz

Genres

Drama

Starring

Luna Pérez Peláez, Luzia Videla Timón, Bruno Díez Sánchez

Overview

Ávila, Spain, March 28, 1526. With the help of her cousins, Teresa, who is eleven years old, writes a letter to her mother with the purpose of asking her to allow her to change her name to that of her favorite saint.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, faith, family, coming-of-age

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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