Sergio, a teacher tormented by his past, is transferred to Remis, a secluded village known as the happiest town in Italy. It seems the perfect place for a new start, but Sergio soon discovers that behind the town’s joyful facade lies a dark and disturbing secret. At the heart of the mystery is Matteo, an introverted 15-year-old, known as ‘the angel of Remis’. Sergio tries to understand what is happening and who the holy boy is.
Paolo Strippoli is one of Italy’s hottest horror genre filmmakers, having made a name for himself with hit Netflix original A Classic Horror Story. His new film, the polished and chilling The Holy Boy, comes to Haifa directly from its world premiere at the Venice festival.
Filmography: Flowing (2022), A Classic Horror Story (2021).