A cinematic portrayal of the life and work of Spanish missionary Vicente Ferrer, focusing on production and broadcast milestones.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Project Conception
The biographical film is conceptualized to depict the humanitarian work of Vicente Ferrer.
Key Events
Biographical Project Initiation — Conceptualization of the film focusing on the life of missionary Vicente Ferrer. Characters: Vicente FerrerLocation: Spain
Creative Team Assembly — Director Agustí Crespi and writers Buckley, Planell, and del Moral finalize the script. Characters: Vicente FerrerLocation: Production Office
Crew and Casting Assembly
Director Agustí Crespi and writers finalize the screenplay, with Imanol Arias cast as the lead.
Key Events
Lead Casting Confirmation — Imanol Arias is officially cast to portray the protagonist Vicente Ferrer. Characters: Vicente FerrerLocation: Casting Studio
International Production
Filming moves to Hyderabad, utilizing Ramoji studios with a large collaborative crew.
Key Events
Hyderabad Filming Commences — Principal photography begins at Ramoji studios with a mixed Spanish-Indian crew. Characters: Vicente FerrerLocation: Ramoji Studios, Hyderabad
Dual-Language Production — Film shot originally in Spanish, with a dedicated Catalan version produced. Characters: Vicente FerrerLocation: Studio Sets
Broadcast and Reception
Spanish and Catalan versions are completed, culminating in a major national television premiere.
Key Events
TVE Broadcast Premiere — Film airs on TVE, reaching 2.896 million viewers with a 15.4% market share. Characters: Vicente FerrerLocation: Television Network
Story Breakdown
Creative Development — Establishment of the film's narrative framework and creative team.
Director Appointment — Agustí Crespi takes the helm for direction.
Screenwriting Team — Buckley, Planell, and del Moral draft the script.
Casting Strategy — Selection of actors to portray key figures in the story.
Lead Role Selection — Imanol Arias cast as Vicente Ferrer.
Supporting Cast — 25 Spanish and 90 Indian technicians and actors involved.
Production Logistics — Management of filming locations and international resources.
Studio Location — Ramoji Studios near Hyderabad selected for filming.
Crew Composition — International collaboration between Spanish and Indian teams.
Language Adaptation — Creation of multiple linguistic versions for different audiences.
Spanish Original — Primary filming language established for production.
Catalan Version — Dedicated version produced for Catalan-speaking viewers.
Broadcast Distribution — Television network rollout and audience reach metrics.
TVE Premiere — Initial broadcast on national television network.
Viewership Metrics — 2.896 million viewers with 15.4% market share achieved.
Historical Context — Background information on the subject matter and cultural setting.
Subject Biography — Focus on Vicente Ferrer's humanitarian work in India.
Cultural Representation — Depiction of Spanish-Indian cultural and social exchange.
Vicente Ferrer traveled to India in his youth as a member of a Jesuit mission. Years later, he returns to the Asian country in the company of a group of collaborators to develop his humanitarian work. Agustín Crespi directs this biographical film that takes place in India and reviews the last 30 years of the Spanish aid worker and his struggle to help the most disadvantaged . Vicente Ferrer was a figure admired for his humility, his perseverance and his dedication to others, work that was recognized with prestigious awards as the Prince of Asturias de la Concordia. Manuel Arias takes on the challenge of embodying the former curator of Barcelona, a man whose complex idiosyncrasies try to reveal this work. A personality impossible to understand completely without the figure of Anna Ferrer, played by Aída Folch. Folch incarnates the English girl who fell in love with the worker, given in body and soul, from the age of 21, to the cause of her future husband.
