THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS
by Chris Cottam, Rankin
synopsis
In North London, a shady dealer lives an undisturbed existence. But the arrival of a ten-year old boy changes all that. The boy is apparently gifted with unnatural powers. Little miracles start to happen and the boy, whether he just brings luck – or is an agent sent by God – turns life in the neighborhood upside down. The jealousy of those who are unable to take advantage of his powers turns ugly and violent. Worse, a kind of malaise spreads that spoils longstanding loves and friendships, bringing madness and death. Moving from violence to extreme tenderness, the film takes the form of a traditional narrative and adapts it into a contemporary fable.
| original title: | The Lives of the Saints |
| country: | United Kingdom |
| year: | 2006 |
| genre: | fiction |
| directed by: | Chris Cottam, Rankin |
| film run: | 100' |
| screenplay: | Tony Grisoni |
| cast: | James Cosmo, David Leon, Emma Pierson, Bronson Webb |
| cinematography by: | Baz Irvine |
| film editing: | Chris Gill |
| art director: | Emma Field |
| costumes designer: | Jane Petrie |
| music: | Rob Lane |
| producer: | Angie Daniell, Laura Hastings-Smith, Augusto Romano |
| production: | Dazed Film & TV |
| distributor: | Tartan Distribution |















