Question 1

Which organization helped finance this film about the Cristeros War?

Accepted Answer

The film was partially financed by the Knights of Columbus, whose members in both the United States and Mexico were integral to the actual Cristeros Rebellion.

Question 2

Which real-life saint inspired the character of Joselito in the film?

Accepted Answer

Joselito is based on 14-year-old St. José Luis Sánchez del Río, who was executed in 1928 for refusing to renounce his Catholic faith and was canonized by Pope Francis in 2016.

Question 3

What was Peter O'Toole's final theatrical film role?

Accepted Answer

This film marked Peter O'Toole's final theatrical film role before his death in December 2013.

Question 4

Which international film festivals screened this historical drama?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at the Chicago International Film Festival, Locarno International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, and Vancouver International Film Festival in 2016.

Question 5

What historical conflict does this film chronicle?

Accepted Answer

The film chronicles the Cristeros War (1926-1929), a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country.

Question 6

Which organization helped finance this film about the Cristeros War?

Accepted Answer

The film was partially financed by the Knights of Columbus, whose members in both the United States and Mexico were integral to the actual Cristeros Rebellion.

Question 7

Which real-life saint inspired the character of Joselito, played by Mauricio Kuri?

Accepted Answer

Joselito is based on 14-year-old St. José Luis Sánchez del Río, who was executed in 1928 for refusing to renounce his Catholic faith and was canonized by Pope Francis in 2016.

Question 8

What was Peter O'Toole's connection to this historical drama?

Accepted Answer

This was Peter O'Toole's final theatrical film role before his death in December 2013.

Question 9

Which international film festivals featured this movie in 2016?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival, Locarno International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, and Vancouver International Film Festival in 2016.

Question 10

What historical conflict does this film chronicle?

Accepted Answer

The film chronicles the Cristeros War (1926-1929), a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country.

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