Waiting for Sancho (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, Waiting for Sancho is a documentary film directed by Mark Peranson, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Waiting for Sancho is an ontological investigation into a place where cinema becomes something more than cinema. Filmed in high-definition colour over five days in the Canary Islands of Fuerteventura and Tenerife, Waiting for Sancho is a kind of experimental “making of” the critically acclaimed El cant dels ocells (Birdsong_/_Le chant des oiseaux). A particular take on the Biblical story of The Three Kings en route to the baby Jesus, El cant dels ocells premiered at the Quinzaine des Realisateurs at Cannes 2008.
Who’s in it. Waiting for Sancho stars Albert Serra as self, Lluís Serrat as self and Lluís Serrat Batlle as self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Waiting for Sancho has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiting for Sancho page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for Sancho tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting for Sancho (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waiting for Sancho change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waiting for Sancho worth watching?
- Waiting for Sancho holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waiting for Sancho?
- Waiting for Sancho stars Albert Serra, Lluís Serrat and Lluís Serrat Batlle.
- When was Waiting for Sancho released?
- Waiting for Sancho was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.