Don't Take the Name of God in Vain (Spanish: No pronunciarás el nombre de Dios en vano) is a 1999 Andorran short film directed by Josep Guirao.[1][2] It is 32 minutes long and based on the novel The Branch (1984) by Mike Resnick.[3]
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Directed by | Josep Guirao |
Written by | Josep Guirao |
Based on | The Branch by Mike Resnick |
Starring | Pau Barredo Emilio Guirao Víctor Apolinarios Josep Guirao José María Blanco Joan Frank Charansonnet |
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Running time | 32 minutes |
Country | Andorra |
Language | Spanish |
Budget | 534,000 ₧ (US$3,814) |
Plot
editThe film is set in Andorra in the year 2046. A crime lord has arranged for a gathering of religious leaders, intended to answer a single question: How can one identify the true messiah? While they argue over the expected qualities of this savior figure, a man claiming to be the Son of God[3] is revealed to be held at a nearby location.
Production
editThe film uses low lighting and simple props to create its atmosphere. It seems to have been an inexpensive production, similar to a one-act theatrical play.[3]
Release
editIt was released in the US film festival circuit, including the Brooklyn Film Festival and the Miami International Film Festival.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Nervos em Série – Parada Cultural das Nações #7 | Antígua e Barbuda + Andorra + Iêmen". Deezer.
- ^ Dr, STEVE ESOMBA (12 March 2013). MOVING CAMERAS AND LIVING MOVIES. Lulu.com. ISBN 9781291351576 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c "Don't Take The Name Of God In Vain". World on Film:Exploring the world through cinema. WordPress.com. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ^ "History of Cinema in Andorra". FilmBirth:History of Cinema. Retrieved 21 October 2013.