THE DOCUMENTARY ABOUT

JAVIER SARTORIUS

"Once upon a time there was a man so poor, so poor....
who only had money".

Javier's way:
a spiritual victory

Javier was a very special man. All those who knew him affirm that he took the search for the meaning of his life to its ultimate consequences. We want to show Javier’s story as something challenging and attractive to the viewer of our time.
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Javier Sartorius Milans del Bosch was an extroverted, handsome young man of noble birth, charismatic and sporty. He studied Business Administration in the United States, where he ended up more focused on surfing the waves of California, winning paddle tennis championships or training Hollywood stars. Beaches, parties, girls, sports. Javier had it all. Or not.

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When he became U.S. paddle champion, Javier threw the trophy in the trash. He began to feel an interest in spiritual life, through yoga and meditation, and for the underprivileged. At the invitation of a family member, he went to help the humanitarian work of missionaries in the mountains of Cuzco, Peru. He went to spend a month; he ended up staying for a year.

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After Peru, Javier was willing to leave his whole life behind in order to find himself. His tireless search for meaning finally led him to seek a life of poverty, prayer and contemplation in a secluded place: the Sanctuary of Lord.

Phase 1
Documentation and development

The basis of the documentary is established, with the research and development of the script.
Phase 3
Filming in Peru

Trip and stay with the Missionary Servants of the Poor of the Third World in Cuzco. Numerous resources and interviews will be recorded in the field.
Phase 5
Filming Recreations in Spain

Production and shooting of several scenes recreating Javier's life, as visual support to the narration of the documentary.
Phase 7
Final assembly

Editing of the film is completed.
Phase 9
Distribution, promotion and launching

The finished film begins its tour of festivals, theaters and promotional events.
Phase 2
Interviews in Spain

Filming of testimonials in Spain (Santuari de Lord, Madrid, Barcelona, Toledo, etc).
Phase 4
Filming in the United States

Recordings in Los Angeles of Javier's environment and his relationship with homeless people and Hare Krishna Yoga.
Phase 6
First versions and Soundtrack

The first draft of the documentary is shaped and the creation of the soundtrack begins.
Phase 8
Post-production

Color grading, effects and sound design are carried out according to the final edit.