A fascinating study of the poet
Saint John of the Cross, and his spell in solitary confinement. Set
in the convent of Toledo, this film explores the temptations that
surrounded him, the dreams that afflicted him, his sanctity and his
sanity.
Awards and festivals
* Golden Bear at Berlin Film
Festival.
* Eight Nominations at the Goya
Awards (Spanish Academy Awards):
- Best Leading Actor : Juan
Diego.
- Best Supporting Actor: Fernando
Guillén.
- Best Photography: Teo
Escamilla.
- Best Editing: Pedro del
Rey.
- Best Sound.
- Best Special Effects.
- Best Costume Design.
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling.