The Apostate (film) explained

The Apostate (es|'''El apóstata''') is a 2015 Uruguayan-Spanish comedy-drama film written and directed by Federico Veiroj, the plot follows a man pursuing apostasy from the Catholic Church. During the arduous bureaucratic process, he will recall the intermittent relationship he has with a cousin, some cruel acts of his childhood, his link with a foreign spirituality and his difficulties in following the paternal path.

Cast

• Álvaro Ogalla as Gonzalo
• Bárbara Lennie as Maite
• Marta Larralde as Pilar
• Vicky Peña as Madre
• Joaquín Climent as Padre

Release

The film was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival,^[1] where it debuted on 11 September 2015.

Reception

The film has a score of 66% on Metacritic.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sandra Bullock's 'Our Brand Is Crisis,' Robert Redford's 'Truth' to Premiere at Toronto . 18 August 2015 . Variety.
2. Web site: The Apostate Metacritic listing . . 24 September 2016 . 24 September 2016.