In 1726 , Pope Benedict XIII named John as a saint . Saint John of the Cross is one of the 36 doctors of the Church . Saura both wrote the screenplay and directed the film . Andrés Vicente Gómez is the producer . Juan Diego plays the role of Saint John of the Cross . The film was entered in the 39th Berlin International Film Festival
39th Berlin International Film Festival
39th Berlin International Film Festival
The Dark Night (film)