The Girl Martyr

The Girl Martyr

2022 · 11 min · ★ 4.0 · Drama

Ávila, Spain, March 28, 1526. With the help of her cousins, Teresa, who is eleven years old, writes a letter to her mother with the purpose of asking her to allow her to change her name to that of her favorite saint.

Directed by María Pérez Sanz · Written by María Pérez Sanz

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