Pedro Poveda was a Spanish priest who provoked the ire of Freemasons, leftists, and many church leaders. He left behind a great body of educational work. During the Spanish Civil War, he became a martyr for his love of Christ and his fellow human beings.

The true story begins with the final events of 1936 in the life of the Spanish Catholic priest Pedro Poveda.

During his interrogations following his arrest by leftist revolutionaries, we are transported back to his work among the poorest, to the period when he founded institutes for training teachers, and to the time when he built an entire educational system under his leadership.

The film portrays Pedro Poveda as an active, zealous priest who was willing to go against the grain. Unlike many others, indifference toward the poor and uneducated was foreign to him, and he lovingly dedicated his life to serving and uplifting them.

Spain, 2016, 116 min

Crew: Pablo Moreno, Pedro Delgado;

Cast: Raúl Escudero, Elena Furiase, Miguel Berlanga, Silvia García, Fran Calvo;

Parents Guide:

Multiple instances of a person being shot. A fight between men and a bloody injury.

Use of the phrase “for God’s sake.”

Smoking on multiple occasions. A priest accepting a gift of cigarettes. Approximately one instance of a drunk man.

Disrespect for the work and service of women in the home. The head teacher strives to work so hard that it comes at the expense of her relationships.

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