Paraguayan film 'Timoteo, the parrot who became a saint' releases trailer

The Paraguayan film “Timoteo, el loro que se volvió santo” (Timoteo, the parrot who became a saint) is set to premiere in cinemas across the country on September 3, following the release of its trailer.

Directed by Osvaldo Ortiz Faiman and produced by Puatarará Films (Paraguay) and Aleph Cine (Argentina), the comedy is loosely based on "almost" real events. The plot centers on three friends and one of their parrots, leading to a series of comical entanglements.

The story takes a peculiar turn when two grandmothers, played by Amada Gómez and Olga Vallejos, attempt to conceal the death of their best friend's parrot. Their cover-up unexpectedly transforms into a supposed miracle, attracting believers who claim to have received favors from the deceased bird. The situation escalates with the appearance of a pastor aiming to establish a new church and a politician leveraging the parrot's supposed endorsement for electoral promises.

While the official Church distances itself from the matter, the grandmothers scramble to keep the truth hidden, fearing catastrophic consequences. The film stars Amada Gómez, Katty Pacuá, and Olga Vallejos, supported by a cast including Wilfrido Acosta, Diana Frutos, and Miliki Chaves, along with special appearances by prominent figures like Menchi Barriocanal and Óscar Acosta. The movie, suitable for all audiences, runs for 107 minutes and received support from various cultural funds and institutions.