When faustina puts forth doctrinally incorrect, even spiritually dangerous, instructions. A new movie about sister faustina to be released this autumn. Faustina kowalska, the polish nun whose visions of jesus led. The idea to create love and mercy first came to me two years ago after reading the diary of saint maria faustina kowalska, said mr. Faustina kowalskas life and the visions she had about christ. She was graces by a special communion with god, and the diary expresses her conviction that this communion ought to be the center of our lives. She was born in 1905, in lodz, poland, as helena kowalska. She is now venerated in the roman catholic church as a saint.
Maxmilian kolbe, and the documentary how to defeat satan. Polish filmmaker jerzy lukaszewicz directs the religious drama faustina, based on the real life of sister mary faustina, born helena kowalska in 1905 as the third of ten children. Fathom events is the home of cinematic experiences that offer high quality, affordable entertainment events broadcast to the big screen. Love and mercy movie times and buy movie tickets online before going to the theater. Movies tv shows news live fashion learning spotlight. About 18 years ago, michals sister gave him a copy of st. It is the first feature film of its kind in poland, and far from the path of modern cinema. Faustina, read the diaries her fellow countrywoman wrote to help prepare for the role. Faustyna kowalska simple english wikipedia, the free. Theatrical rights to the movie till today are sold to about 20.
Faustina breaks new ground with the discovery of original writings from fr. It tells the story of her mystical experiences as a nun. The movie is informative, but not as engaging as the book few are, i know. In 1931, jesus appeared to faustina kowalska as the king of mercy. The film is a fictionalized document that tells about the life of st. With kamila kaminska, maciej malysa, janusz chabior, remigiusz jankowski. Polish actress read saints diaries to prepare for film role. Maria faustina kowalska, commonly known as saint faustina, born helena kowalska august 25, 1905, glogowiec, then in the russian empire october 5, 1938, krakow, poland was a polish nun and mystic. The story of helen vividly brings to light the struggles she went through in the process of delivering the message through the humble life of a nun in a convent in poland at the beginning of the 20th century.
Clothed in a white robe and emanating two large rays from his side, one white and one red, he asked faustina to paint this image. Faustina kowalska, the polish nun whose visions of jesus led to the divine mercy devotion, will debut oct. Press the button while playing the movie not the dvd menu but the actual movie and you will get the subtitles. The many serious issues and blatant errors in faustina s diary are not attributable to translation problems. Find movie theaters near you and browse showtimes on moviefone. Love and mercy the film that reveals shocking facts. This awardwinning movie is a beautiful representation of the mystical life of st. Docudrama tracing the life of saint faustina kowalska, whose visions of jesus christ. It was to saint faustina kowalska 19051938, a simple, uneducated nun from poland, that the lord chose to spread the divine mercy message and devotion. October 28, december 2 and 10 the movie will be released in us on about 800 screens. Directed by michal kondrat, this docudrama focuses on st. Docudrama tracing the life of saint faustina kowalska. Audiences get the best seat in the house in the comfort and convenience of their local movie theater for live and prerecorded concerts, worldclass opera, sporting events, comedy acts, original programming featuring the biggest names in radio and. Dorota segda was voted top actress of the year by film critics for her stunning portrayal of sister faustina.
When she was almost twenty, she entered the congregation of the sisters of our lady of mercy, whose members devote themselves to the care and education of troubled young women. Let me be a living prayer a votive candle, pleading for holiness of heart and life. Saint faustina was born helena kowalska in a small village west of lodz, poland on august 25, 1905. Love and mercy, a docudrama on the divine mercy and the mission of sister faustina kowalska. Docudrama tracing the life of saint faustina kowalska, whose visions of jesus christ inspired the roman catholic devotion to the divine mercy and earned her the title of apostle of divine mercy. The faustina dvd does have english subtitles, its just not the usual way of getting to them. Your thoughts are united to my thoughts, so write whatever comes. Maria faustina, the apostle of divine mercy, was released in march 2015 on dvd. Divine mercy in my soul preface the diary of sister maria faustina h. Its a whole new audio version with the actors speaking in english.
Faustina kowalska to life again on screen with her astounding performance. Andrea syglowski, a young artist of polish origin has brought sr. Faustyna is a 1995 polish film directed by jerzy lukaszewicz about blessed sister faustina kowalska. I produced this movie, said michal, because the diary of saint maria faustina kowalska was the book that has had a very strong impact in my life. Cns photocourtesy of kondratmedia washington cns a new film on the life of st.
Maciej malysa and kamila kaminska star in a scene from the movie love and mercy. Love and mercy the film that reveals shocking facts about st. Kowalska is the record of her life experience the journey of her soul. Docudrama about saint faustina seeks to lead people to. Faustyna is a 1995 polish film directed by jerzy lukaszewicz about blessed sister faustina kowalska, a saint of the roman catholic church who was canonized by pope john paul ii in 2000. World youth day is full of surprises, so that young people from all over the world can have an authentic experience of faith. Just in time for this years feast of divine mercy, this awardwinning movie about the mystical life of st.
Marcus spotlight films showcase unique movies and performances you might not otherwise see or hear about. Faustina kowalska, the polish nun whose visions of jesus led to the divine mercy devotion, will have a twonight showing oct. Faustina, who was chosen by god for the crucial mission of bringing the message of. Faustina and the power of divine chaplet for the dying. They actually appear in the english edition of faustina s own diary published by her followers. Kondrat, who filmed in his native poland as well as at the national shrine of the divine mercy in stockbridge, massachusetts, and locations in lithuania, and italy. Faustina kowalska, the polish nun whose visions of jesus led to the divine mercy devotion, will have a onenightonly showing oct. The film entitled swieta faustyna w blasku milosierdzia saint faustina in the glow of mercy by piotr weychert is now available on you tube. A little more than half the length of faustina, the 35minute english language drama is a student film written and directed by bala udumala. Love and mercy 2019 biography, drama, family docudrama tracing the life of saint faustina kowalska, whose visions of jesus christ inspired the roman catholic devotion to the divine mercy and earned her the title of apostle of divine mercy. Use your dvd remote control that has subtitles button.
This movie is not rated this dvd is available for sale in the us and canada only. Love and mercy faustina, a docudrama about the divine mercy and saint faustina kowalska. Maria faustina, who became the apostle of divine mercy. There are a lot of religious movies, but only the passion of the christ and love and mercy touched me deeply.
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