Docudrama about saint faustina seeks to lead people to. Faustina kowalska, the polish nun whose visions of jesus led to the divine mercy devotion, will debut oct. Saint faustina was born helena kowalska in a small village west of lodz, poland on august 25, 1905. Cns photocourtesy of kondratmedia washington cns a new film on the life of st. It is the first feature film of its kind in poland, and far from the path of modern cinema. Its a whole new audio version with the actors speaking in english.
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. It tells the story of her mystical experiences as a nun. 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. 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. With kamila kaminska, maciej malysa, janusz chabior, remigiusz jankowski. 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.
Faustina and the power of divine chaplet for the dying. Love and mercy the film that reveals shocking facts about st. 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. Faustina, who was chosen by god for the crucial mission of bringing the message of. Faustina kowalska, the polish nun whose visions of jesus led. Faustyna kowalska simple english wikipedia, the free. 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. Docudrama tracing the life of saint faustina kowalska. Polish actress read saints diaries to prepare for film role. When faustina puts forth doctrinally incorrect, even spiritually dangerous, instructions. 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.
There are a lot of religious movies, but only the passion of the christ and love and mercy touched me deeply. Let me be a living prayer a votive candle, pleading for holiness of heart and life. World youth day is full of surprises, so that young people from all over the world can have an authentic experience of faith. Faustina kowalska, the polish nun whose visions of jesus led to the divine mercy devotion, will have a onenightonly showing oct. She was born in 1905, in lodz, poland, as helena kowalska. 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.
The film entitled swieta faustyna w blasku milosierdzia saint faustina in the glow of mercy by piotr weychert is now available on you tube. Faustina kowalska, the polish nun whose visions of jesus led to the divine mercy devotion, will have a twonight showing oct. Just in time for this years feast of divine mercy, this awardwinning movie about the mystical life of st. 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. Faustina kowalskas life and the visions she had about christ. Theatrical rights to the movie till today are sold to about 20. A little more than half the length of faustina, the 35minute english language drama is a student film written and directed by bala udumala. Kowalska is the record of her life experience the journey of her soul. This awardwinning movie is a beautiful representation of the mystical life of st. Faustina breaks new ground with the discovery of original writings from fr. About 18 years ago, michals sister gave him a copy of st. Maria faustina, who became the apostle of divine mercy. Docudrama tracing the life of saint faustina kowalska, whose visions of jesus christ.
Love and mercy, a docudrama on the divine mercy and the mission of sister faustina kowalska. Use your dvd remote control that has subtitles button. Faustyna is a 1995 polish film directed by jerzy lukaszewicz about blessed sister faustina kowalska. Directed by michal kondrat, this docudrama focuses on st. Movies tv shows news live fashion learning spotlight. Divine mercy in my soul preface the diary of sister maria faustina h. Almost 250,000 viewers saw the film in poland and it was released in theaters in 15 countries. They actually appear in the english edition of faustina s own diary published by her followers. The film is a fictionalized document that tells about the life of st. 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. The faustina dvd does have english subtitles, its just not the usual way of getting to them. Love and mercy faustina, a docudrama about the divine mercy and saint faustina kowalska.
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. Maxmilian kolbe, and the documentary how to defeat satan. Find movie theaters near you and browse showtimes on moviefone. 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. The many serious issues and blatant errors in faustina s diary are not attributable to translation problems. Love and mercy movie times and buy movie tickets online before going to the theater. 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 of himself along with the phrase, jesus, i trust in you and to.
Maria faustina, the apostle of divine mercy, was released in march 2015 on dvd. Faustina kowalska to life again on screen with her astounding performance. Dorota segda was voted top actress of the year by film critics for her stunning portrayal of sister faustina. Andrea syglowski, a young artist of polish origin has brought sr. Love and mercy the film that reveals shocking facts. 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.