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Mano santa

Directed by Steph Camacho
Puerto Rico
2020
13 mins

Don Isidoro, better known as “Mano santa” (the healer) in his hometown, shelters his grandson after he ran away from his home.

'Mano santa' is screening with:

Best of Cortadito

Over the past decade, Cortadito has produced more than 50 original short films, written and directed by emerging Puerto Rican filmmakers, with the program operated by the Alliance Française de Puerto Rico. Best of Cortadito is a retrospective of standout films from the program, showcasing the vibrancy of contemporary Puerto Rican cinema and its cultural dialogue with the Francophone Caribbean.

  • Year
    2020
  • Country
    Puerto Rico
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Premiere Status
    Florida Premiere
  • Director
    Steph Camacho
  • Producer
    Samara Pérez Santiago
  • Writer
    Raúl Abner Samrah
  • Cinematographer
    Raisa Bonnet
  • Editor
    Pati Cruz
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Theme
    Latinx, En Español, Short, LGBT+
  • Award
    Special Presentation

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