El Tonto Por Cristo – A Special Screening in Memphis

Schedule

Tue Oct 07 2025 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Malco Paradiso | Memphis, TN

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El Tonto Por Cristo follows monks on the Texas Gulf inching toward sainthood. One-night-only screening + director Q&A. Limited seats.
About this Event

Told 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-Green


Written 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/1080869866
Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM
Doors Open

Info: Doors Open — 6:00 PM
Come early to grab a good seat, take pre-show photos, browse exclusive merchandise, and enjoy concessions.


🕑: 06:30 PM
VIP Meet & Greet

Info: VIP Meet & Greet — 6:30 PM
Join the director or producer for an intimate gathering before the film. Available to VIP ticket holders only.


🕑: 07:00 PM
Film Screening

Info: Film Screening — 7:00 PM
El Tonto Por Cristo (2 hr 14 min runtime)


🕑: 09:15 PM
Q&A With the Filmmakers

Info: Q&A With the Filmmakers — 9:15 PM
Stick around after the credits for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the story behind the story.


🕑: 09:45 PM
Post-Screening Festivities

Info: Post-Screening Festivities — 9:45 PM–Late
Snap photos, mingle with the team, and grab limited edition merch—only available at this event.


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Where is it happening?

Malco Paradiso, 584 South Mendenhall Road, Memphis, United States

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Tickets

USD 25.44 to USD 60.58

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Host or Publisher Holy Fool Films

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