The film stars andreas munoz, a spanish actor who portrays the titular character in the film. The first part of the film concentrates on ignatius the soldier. It is based on the memoirs of ignatius of loyola, founder of the jesuit order who was canonized as a saint in the catholic church. Written and directed by paolo dy and produced by jesuit communications. While church politics surround inigo the movie focuses on what was inigos greatest gift to the world, his manner of spiritual direction. Ignatius autobiography where he referred to himself in the third person, as a way of abnegation, the film explores the genesis of ignacios. The film screened at the salle della filmoteca vaticana in vatican city last june 14, tuesday, and is described as the first filipino film to do so. This is the story of a soldier, a man of vice and violence who, in his attempt to turn to the light, was. There is certainly educational and instructional in this film, in spite of some of the liberties it takes with history. Ignatius of loyola or ignacio, founder of the society of jesus, as told by a young priest who was once assigned to defend him before. The story of a soldier who was forced to wrestle with his inner demons to the very brink of death.
If you could hear the voice of god, would you want to keep it secret. Discover how one mans failure led to his greatest achievement. Bringing to life the man behind the legend, the film follows his transformation from a brash, impulsive youth obsessed with women and swordfighting to the masterful, charismatic leader of an order that would change the face of christendom forever. Ignatius of loyola, the 16thcentury spanish priest who founded the jesuit order, is the subject of this moving biodrama. Produced by jesuit communications foundation jescom philippines, the feature film is a modern look at the story of st ignatius of loyola, the. And in those words, the essence of the film is captured no one is too. Historical biographical religious drama film based on the memoirs of ignatius of loyola, founder of the jesuit order who was also canonized as. The film can be genuinely affecting, even if it goes around in circles just to overstate a message that is quite obvious from the start. Mother dolores hart, osb,author, the ear of the heart. Ignatius of loyola, founder of the society of jesus.
Ignatius of loyola was a black and white, spanish language film released in the 1940s. Ignacio is an incisive and thrilling look at the life of st. To start with, there is the music, which to my surprise was actually the handiwork of ryan cayabyab. But we mustnt forget the filipino element in this movie. Ignatius of loyola, founder of the jesuit order format. See more ideas about st ignatius, catholic and st ignatius of loyola. Watching this film will bring new depth to our inner lives that seek ways to build faith and courage. With andreas munoz, javier godino, julio perillan, pepe ocio. The first scene of ignacio as an adult showed him with a prostitutewhom he seems to be a regular customer ofindicating that his life was mostly hedonistic. An actress journey from hollywood to holy vows ignatius of loyola is the story of an extraordinary missionary disciple of jesus christ.
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