# Event Details - **Event Name**: El Tonto Por Cristo – The North Carolina Triangle Premiere + Director Q&A - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: El Tonto Por Cristo follows monks on the Texas Gulf inching toward sainthood. One-night-only screening + director Q&A. Limited seats.About this EventTold in luminous vignettes, El Tonto Por Cristo is inspired by the ancient tradition of the Holy Fool, and set within the quiet rhythms of monastic life, it is the first English-language Orthodox narrative feature of its kind. Woven with Orthodox imagination, it becomes a transcendent meditation on holiness and humanity.“Tarkovsky by way of Texas.” —David Lowery“A dangerous film, in the best possible way.” —Jonathan Pageau“Phenomenal. Truly a work of art.” —Frederica Mathewes-GreenWritten and directed by Josh David Jordan (This World Won’t Break), the film is now on a grassroots roadshow tour—screening in cities across North America, one night only per stop.This isn’t just a film. It’s a cinematic pilgrimage. You’re invited to walk with us. Each screening includes a Q&A with the filmmaker and an invitation to linger with the questions it stirs.https://vimeo.com/1080869866Agenda🕑: 04:30 PMDoors OpenInfo: Doors Open — 4:30 PM Come early to grab a good seat, take pre-show photos, browse exclusive merchandise, and enjoy concessions. No movie trailers, we will start the film right on time, you don't want to miss it!🕑: 05:00 PMFilm Screening Info: Film Screening — 5:00 PM El Tonto Por Cristo (2 hr 14 min runtime)🕑: 07:15 PMQ&A With the Filmmakers Info: Q&A With the Filmmakers — 7:15 PM Stick around after the credits for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the story behind the story.🕑: 08:00 PMPost-Screening FestivitiesInfo: Post-Screening Festivities — 8:00 PM Snap photos, mingle with the team, and grab limited edition merch—only available at this event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chapel-hill/el-tonto-por-cristo-the-north-carolina-triangle-premiere-director-qanda/100001992923546977 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, health-wellness, art, meditation, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-10-18T20:30:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Varsity Theatre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chapel Hill - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Varsity Theatre - **lat**: 35.91363 - **long**: -79.0549321 - **full address**: Varsity Theatre, 123 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: El Tonto Por Cristo – The North Carolina Triangle Premiere + Director Q&A - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3c80b6d2a872e87681c2a732845d579040d4eead13973557ff963607c99ac348-rimg-w1200-h667-dcededed-gmir.jpg?v=1782987784 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is El Tonto Por Cristo - The North Carolina Triangle Premiere + Director Q&A being held? - **A:** El Tonto Por Cristo - The North Carolina Triangle Premiere + Director Q&A takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Varsity Theatre, 123 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing El Tonto Por Cristo - The North Carolina Triangle Premiere + Director Q&A? - **A:** El Tonto Por Cristo - The North Carolina Triangle Premiere + Director Q&A is organized by Holy Fool Films. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** El Tonto Por Cristo - The North Carolina Triangle Premiere + Director Q&A is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chapel Hill, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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