AI Short Film

The Novice of Sitges

"The Novice of Sitges" is a haunting and evocative short film set in 1810 Spain, exploring the inner turmoil of Alejandro, a young novice monk caught between the strict vows of his monastery and the awakening of forbidden desires and doubts. Amidst the backdrop of war and spiritual conflict, Alejandro struggles to reconcile faith, identity, and love, ultimately embarking on a path of sacrifice, healing, and self-discovery that blurs the line between light and shadow.


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About the Author

Will Bashor is the author of the award-winning Marie Antoinette's Head: The Royal Hairdresser, the Queen, and the Revolution and Marie Antoinette's Darkest Days: Prisoner No. 280 in the Conciergerie. From Columbus, Ohio, Will earned his doctorate at the American Graduate School of Paris and a master's degree in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University.

In his spare time, he reads memoirs and researches the lives of royals and their courtiers. He hopes to share his fascination with the Bourbon dynasty and its quirky inhabitants and, at the same time, weave the historical record with creative fiction. He has written articles for the Huffington Post, Age of Revolutions, BBC History Magazine, France Today, and Carine Roitfeld’s CR Fashion Book. 




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