The Pilgrim: The Best Story of Paulo Coelho

Paulo Coelho's stories have sold over 165 million copies worldwide, translated into more than 80 languages, thus making him one of the worlds best-selling authors of all time. His books have captivated people in over 150 countries, but how did he manage to create these stories? Without a doubt, director Daniel Augusto believes that the answer is found within Coelho's own life story. Through a close portrait of the authors life, director Daniel Augusto takes us through a moving journey of the star author's own biography. Many may consider this universe to be even more engaging than his fictional universe.

Augusto brings us close in on a young man dealing with imaginary conflicts regarding the balance between good and evil. We encounter a misunderstood rebel of a teenager in his transition to man. On his transcendental journey, he flirts with death, is admitted to a psychiatric institution, gets his heart broken and repaired as well as creating rock history in Brazil. Augusto's portrayal of Coelho's eventful life explains how a boy from a the countryside of Brazil has managed to create stories engaging people all around the world.

Daniel Augusto is most known of his TV-drama and documentaries from Brazil. His directorial debut The Pilgrim – The Best Story of Paulo Coelho (2014) has been well received at international film festivals such as Miami International Film Festival, Manchester Film Festival and NYC Independent Film Festival.

FREE SCREENING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS:
Time: Tuesday October 13, 12:00 o'clock.
Location: Ringen Kino