The documentary film about the spiritual and creative process of Hakuna’s songs, which has revolutionized the Catholic music scene in Spanish, confirms a promising premiere in Spain and announces its arrival in Latin America in March.
Despite being released in just 37 rooms on February 14, Barefootthe second cinematographic work directed by Santos Blancos after Freehas been placed in second place in the average collection ranks per screen, behind the blockbuster Captain America.
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According to one of the tape distributors, Bosco Films, “the other 14 ranking films were released between 179 and 801 screens.”
For its second weekend in Spain it is expected that the film will jump to 60 rooms to add the 12,000 spectators of the weekend of its premiere.
The film offers keys to the musical phenomenon that acts as a visible flag of this new Catholic youth movement guided by the priest José Pedro Manglano that has its origin in the World Youth Day held in Rio de Janeiro in 2013.
Starting from a musical and spiritual reflection that is born from silence and Eucharistic adoration, the viewer discovers in Barefoot The stories of flesh and blood behind some of the most recognized successes and the transformation that, through their letters and rhythms, God works in the concrete life of many people.
Nicolás de Cárdenas
Born in 1980, I am a Spanish and journalist’s husband and father with more than 20 years of experience in print and digital media, specialized in socio -political and religious information. I have worked more than 10 years in defense of human rights and I have accreditations in journalism and comprehensive communication. Since July 2022, I am a correspondent for ACI Press and Ewtn News in Spain, covering international events of the Catholic Church.