The Unknown Saint

The Unknown Saint

Directed by Alaa Eddine Aljem

Produced by Le Moindre Geste, Altamar Films

2020101 min6.5 / 10

A wry, character-driven comedy about a thief's return to a Moroccan village where his buried treasure has become sacred ground, blending humor with spiritual irony.

Following a stint behind bars, a thief returns to where he buried his loot, only to find that his hiding spot is now a shrine to an unknown saint.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Unknown Saint easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 72% of films.

  • Does The Unknown Saint end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is The Unknown Saint violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Unknown Saint sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is The Unknown Saint scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity83

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise37

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Unknown Saint

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Unknown Saint

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Unknown Saint, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Unknown Saint, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Unknown Saint, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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