Via Negativa (2026)
Via Negativa (2026), directed by Hannah Peterson, starring Young Mazino and MiMi Ryder.
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Synopsis
Dan, a young priest who has abandoned his conservative diocese after learning of the death of his estranged friend, Paul. Struggling with a deep crisis of faith, he embarks on a journey to find the older priest who once abused Paul during their time in seminary. With a wounded coyote in the back of his car, Dan drifts through the American landscape, encountering eccentric travelers, stealing a gun and other assorted trophies, singing Prince songs and stopping at roadside attractions.
- Hannah PetersonDirector, Screenplay
- Bobby HoppeyProducer
- Jonah DisendProducer
- Saba ZerehiProducer
About the film
Via Negativa is a 2026 American drama film written and directed by Hannah Peterson. It is based upon the 2020 novel of the same name by Daniel Hornsby. It stars Young Mazino, MiMi Ryder, Tony Hale, Zoë Winters, Keith Kupferer, Stanley Simons, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mamoudou Athie and Jee Young Han.
It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 5, 2026.
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Via Negativa is a 2026 American drama film written and directed by Hannah Peterson. It is based upon the 2020 novel of the same name by Daniel Hornsby. It stars Young Mazino, MiMi Ryder, Tony Hale, Zoë Winters, Keith Kupferer, Stanley Simons, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mamoudou Athie and Jee Young Han.
It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 5, 2026.
Premise
A young priest abandons all he knows and sets off on a road trip following the death of a friend.
Cast
Young Mazino as Dan
MiMi Ryder as Anna
Tony Hale as Bishop Taboret
Zoë Winters as Beth
Keith Kupferer as Bruno
Stanley Simons as Joe
Carl Clemons-Hopkins as Tim
Mamoudou Athie as Brian
Jee Young Han as Clara
Gabriel Marin as Martin
Marcus Landrem as "Young" Dan
Production
In September 2021, it was announced Hannah Peterson would direct and write an adaption of the 2020 novel of the same name by Daniel Hornsby, with Complementary Colors set to produce. In August 2025, it was revealed Young Mazino and Tony Hale had joined the cast of the film, with principal photography commencing in Oregon.
Release
It had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 5, 2026.
References
External links
Via Negativa at IMDb
Text from Via Negativa (film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Via_Negativa_(film)
Trivia
- It premiered on June 5, 2026, a Friday.
- It runs 1h37 — a typical feature length.
- This film's quiz has 9 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosComplementary Colors
- CountriesUnited States
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Young Mazino
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MiMi Ryder
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Tony Hale
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Zoë Winters
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Keith Kupferer
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Stanley Simons
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Carl Clemons-Hopkins
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Mamoudou Athie
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Jee Young Han
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Cole Failing
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- Hannah Peterson Director
- Bobby Hoppey Producer
- Jonah Disend Producer
- Saba Zerehi Producer
- Hannah Peterson Screenplay
Questions about this film
What is Via Negativa about?
Via Negativa: Dan, a young priest who has abandoned his conservative diocese after learning of the death of his estranged friend, Paul. Struggling with a deep crisis of faith, he embarks on a journey to find the older priest who once abused Paul during their time in seminary. With a wounded coyote in the back of his car, Dan drifts…
Who directed Via Negativa?
Via Negativa was directed by Hannah Peterson in 2026.
Who stars in Via Negativa?
The cast of Via Negativa includes Young Mazino, MiMi Ryder, Tony Hale, Zoë Winters and Keith Kupferer.
How long is Via Negativa?
Via Negativa runs for 97 minutes, or 1h37.
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