FRANCIS: The Pope Of Renewal (DVD)

Earthquake, revolution, openness... How to define the "Francis effect"? This Pope has gained global popularity. His style is humble and joyful... How do people see him, what do they expect from him?

Where is he leading the Church? What will he change? How will it affect us?

This film shows the striking ascension to the top of world's popularity of the almost unknown Argentinian cardinal. It also reflects the renewal of the Catholic Church's image that he has generated. A brief street poll with people of various nationalities and beliefs suggests the extension of this phenomenon. What can be the causes of such spectacular change in the public opinion?

This documentary answers these and other questions.
Contributing are people in the street and famous personalities such as the Cardinals from England, Paris, Bombay, Quebec, Lima, Sao Paulo... Vatican expert John Allen, Twitter specialist Gustavo Entrala, Cardinal Dolan, Vatican's spokesman Federico Lombardi. With touching images of an amazing first year.

Together with amazing images of this memorable first year, this documentary offers anecdotes, humorous details, provoking messages, opinions and clues to understanding an already historical papacy.

Length: 53 minutes
Retail price: $19.95
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JOHN PAUL II: I Kept Looking For You (DVD)

This new film is the world's biggest documentary on the new saint. It reveals his remarkable legacy in the history of the Church and the world, as well as how his extraordinary personality, generosity, courage and sense of humor united people on all continents, regardless of their social status, age or religious beliefs.

It utilizes exclusive archival footage featuring John Paul II, as well as a lot of original shots made for this comprehensive film. Produced in HD quality, and four years in the making, it was filmed in 13 countries. It features many world famous figures from the Church, Politics, Entertainment and News industries, andd their inspiring, insightful thoughts about and experiences with
John Paul II.

Some of the many famous people featured in the film include Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz (the Pope's longtime personal secretary), singer Placido Domingo, actor Eduardo Verastegui, Cardinal Frances Arinze, journalist Marco Politi, Italian politician & philosopher Rocco Buttiglione, former Polish President Lech Walesa, and many more. This is a unique, dynamic, high quality, and sweeping epic film on the amazing life and legacy of St. John Paul II.

 

 

 

Length: 90 minutes
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THE REVOLUTION OF JOHN XXIII:
The Second Vatican Council (DVD)

In 1958, when the Cardinals elected a 76 year old Pope, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, many expected an uneventful pontificate without surprises. But Pope John XXIII, now a canonized saint, surprised everyone.

When he opened the historic Second Vatican Council in 1962, the "Good Pope" launched a spiritual revolution in the Church and the world. He summoned the bishops of the world to engage in straightforward discussions about the direction and future of the Church, and the relationship of the Church to the modern world. Few events in the history of the modern Catholic Church have been as far-reaching as the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965). And few have been as controversial.

This documentary film includes many historic images and footage from the Vatican's Video Library, taking you directly to where it all happened. It presents original film footage of the Council in action, and of witnesses who took part in this pivotal chapter in Church history who discuss some of the Council documents and their message. Witness include Cardinal Francis Arinze, Cardinal Julian Herranz, Cardinal Georges Marie Cottier and Cardinal Paul Poupard.

This is a powerful and illuminating film that tells the story of what happened at the Council, and how it has impacted the Church, and the world.

 

 

Length: 55 minutes
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SAINT PETER (DVD)

Saint Peter tells the epic story about the key event in European and World history, the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire, focusing on the leader of that new religion. St. Peter is played by the renowned Egyptian actor, Omar Sharif (Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago).The film illustrates the strong reaction of Romans and Jews from a political and religious standpoint, and it also deals with the immense obstacles Christianity found along its path in the early stages of its development.

As a dedicated follower of Christ, Peter spreads the message of the Gospel across the land, often staying only one step ahead of those determined to persecute him. As the tension between the Christians and the Romans grows, blood runs in the streets. Peter and Paul meet and together they form a strong friendship in preaching about Christ.

While fleeing persecution in the Eternal City, Peter sees Jesus walking toward him saying, "Peter, I am coming to Rome, to be crucified again." Peter realizes he must follow Christ to the end, and returns to Rome to be crucified like his master.

 

 

Length: 197 minutes
Retail price $19.95
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