Winter 2013 - Ignatius Press

Inspiring Saints’ Lives
St. Philip Neri
I Prefer Heaven
An epic feature film on
the famous “Apostle of
Rome” and great friend
of youth in the 16th century.
One of the most
popular saints of all time,
St. Philip Neri was widely
known for his great
charity, deep prayer life,
and tremendous humor.
This captivating film
highlights Neri’s great
love for youth, his warm
sense of humor, contagious joy, deep mystical spirituality,
and his amazing gift for miracles. Actor Gigi
Proietti gives a moving performance as St. Philip
in this beautifully produced film that is directed by
Giacomo Campiotti, director of the acclaimed films
Bakhita: From Slave to Saint and St. Giuseppe Moscati.
This DVD contains the following language options:
Italian with English or Spanish subtitles. Includes a collector’s
booklet.
j SPNE-M . . . 210 minutes, $24.95
Clare and Francis
From the producers of
Padre Pio and St. John
Bosco comes this beautiful
epic feature film on
the lives of St. Clare and
St. Francis of Assisi. Shot
on location in Italy, stars
Mary Petruolo and Ettore
Bassi give inspiring,
authentic performances
as Clare, the daughter of
a patrician family, and
Francis, the son of a rich
merchant, who leave all
to follow Christ. The definitive film on these great
saints. English and Italian language, Spanish & English
subtitles. Includes special features, and a collector’s
booklet.
j CF-M . . . 200 mins., $24.95
The Miracle of
Father Kapaun
The story of the Servant
of God, Fr. Emil Kapaun,
a hero of the Korean War
whose cause for sainthood
is moving through
Rome, and who has also
been nominated the
Medal of Honor. This
documentary tells of his
heroic work as a chaplain
during battle, and his
leadership and comfort of
fellow American prisoners
after capture and torture by the Communists,
which led to his death at 35 years of age in 1951.
Features interviews with soldiers who knew
Kapaun, as well as with the Kansas family who is
convinced Kapaun’s miraculous intercession saved
their son’s life.
j MFK-M . . . 45 min, $19.95
Blessed Duns
Scotus Defender of the
Immaculate Conception
The inspiring true story
of the holy Franciscan
priest and theologian
who won a famous
debate against the
Dominicans in the 13th
century in which he
defended Our Lady’s
great privilege of her
Immaculate Conception,
laying the groundwork
for the Church to later
define that as a dogma of the Catholic faith. This
acclaimed feature film stars Italian actor Adriano
Braidotti in an award-winning performance as
Blessed John Duns Scotus, who was Beatified by
John Paul II. The movie won major awards for
Best Movie and Best Actor at the 2011 International
Catholic Film Festival.
In English and Italian, with English and Spanish
subtitles. Includes a collector’s booklet.
j BDS-M . . . 85 min, $19.95
Saint Anthony
The first major feature
film on the life of St.
Anthony of Padua, starring
Daniele Liotti in an
acclaimed performance.
Made in Italy, this outstanding
film presents
St. Anthony as a strong
and appealing person
who sacrificed wealth,
popularity and family
for the Kingdom of God.
It beautifully portrays
the power of his preaching,
the holiness of his life, his love for the poor,
and the wonders of his miracles. Italian with English
subtitles.
j STA-M . . . 95 min., $19.95
John XXIII
The Pope of Peace
From the makers of Pope
John Paul II and Saint
Rita comes this inspiring
feature film on Blessed
Pope John XXIII, starring
Ed Asner in a wonderful
performance. Shot on
location in Italy, this epic
movie tells the whole life
story of John XXIII from
his youth to the papacy,
revealing his deep goodness,
courage and love of
others. English and Italian language, Spanish & English
subtitles. Includes a 16 page collector’s booklet.
j J23-M . . . 200 mins., $24.95
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