The King of San Gregorio (Spanish: El rey de San Gregorio) is a 2006 Chilean romantic drama film directed by Alfonso Gazitúa (in his directorial debut) and written by Gazitúa & Christian Morales. Starring Pedro Vargas and María José Parga. It is about the love story between two people with mental and physical disabilities in the town of San Gregorio, Chile.
Synopsis Pedro, a thirty something resident of San Gregorio, who struggles to overcome physical and slight mental impairments, and Cati, a girl with a severe intellectual disability, whom Pedro refers to, dotingly, as his "princess". Together, the two must counter opposition to the relationship posed by Pedro's mother, María, and Cati's sister – who worries openly about the role that Cati's erogenous arousal will play in the romance. Through it all, however, Pedro vows to make the relationship work no matter the cost.
Cast The actors participating in this film are:
Pedro Vargas as Pedro María José Pargas as Cati Gloria Münchmeyer as Pedro's mother Andrés Rillón as Juan José Sosa as Collective driver Giselle Demelchiore as Marta José Miguel Jiménez as Rodrigo
Release The King of San Gregorio premiered on October 26, 2006, in Chilean theaters.
Accolades YearAward / FestivalCategoryRecipientResultRef.2006Viña del Mar International Film FestivalBest Leading ActressMaría José Pargas2007Milan African, Asian and Latin American Film FestivalBest FilmThe King of San GregorioPedro Sienna AwardsBest DirectorAlfonso GazitúaBest ActressMaría José PargaBest ActorPedro VargasBest Costume DesignAlejandro MoraBest Original MusicEdgardo CantónBest Sound DesignMiguel HormazábalBest MakeupPaula Yolin
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