A saint who shredded waves before saving souls — Brazil's most radical believer.
In Rio de Janeiro, a young doctor, seminarian and surfer touched the lives of those who knew him with his example of faith and charity.
Cinematography
Rio's beaches as holy ground — gorgeous sun-drenched spirituality.
Production
Intimate home footage builds authentic portrait, not manufactured myth.
Director
Emilio Hucs Gallo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Schäffer's beatification process began in 2015; this documentary emerged as hagiographic support material for Vatican review.
The 'surfing saint' phenomenon reflects Brazilian Catholicism's distinctive synthesis of popular culture and traditional devotion — Padre Marcello Rossi meets Kelly Slater.
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