El cristo ciego

Michael believes he experienced a divine revelation in the Chilean desert as a child, branding his existence by fire. The neighbours don't believe him and begin to point him out as the village idiot, el Cristo. One evening, a childhood friend is involved in an accident in a remote village. As soon as Michael hears about it, he undertakes a pilgrimage on foot across the desert, convinced that he can heal his friend with a miracle. The story is about a journey through the desperation of a society afflicted with the need for faith, the need to find something or someone to believe in. (Venice International Film Festival)