Publication
Imprint: San Francisco, California : Ignatius Press, 2010. Context: Previously released by RAI Trade in 1995. Responsibility: RAI Trade ; una coproduzione Morgan Film (Italia) [and others] ; in collaborazione con Tellux Film Dresda ; in collaborazione con RAI Radio Televisione Italiana RAI Uno ; directed by Márta Mészáros ; story and screenplay by Márta Mészáros, Eva Pataki, Roberta Mazzoni ; produced by Ryszard Chutkowski, Francesco Pamphili. Credits: Director of photography, Piotr Sobocinski ; music, Moni Ovadia ; editor, Ugo de Rossi. Performer(s): Maia Morgenstern, Elide Melli, Hanna Polony, Giovanni Capalbo, Ileana Carini, Adriana Asti, Jan Nowicki. OCLC Number: 672010338. Language: Italian dialogue; English and Spanish subtitles. Physical: 1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + viewer's guide (16 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm) Features: Special features: Includes a 16-page booklet with a film essay and appreciation by Steven Greydanus and a biography of Edith Stein by Carl Olson. DVD, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen; Dolby stereo.
Call number
DVD / Front Desk
ISBN
9781586175931
UPC
897079001829
Original publication date
1996-06-06
Collections
CSS Library Notes
Description: This is a moving, artistic portrayal of the life of Jewish philosopher, Catholic convert and Carmelite martyr, Edith Stein, capturing the interior struggles of this extraordinary woman, as well as the great conflicts from her decision to convert to Catholicism. Deeply influenced by the writings of St. Teresa of Avila, she joined the Carmelites and took the name of Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and was put to death in Auschwitz in 1942, and canonized by John Paul II in 1998. This film shows how two worlds were united within her, the Jew and the Christian, in absolute coherence in her search for truth. She has become one of the most beautiful symbols in a horrifying period of history who sought to transform her sufferings under the Nazis into a journey through the "interior castle" as the way to mystical union with God. One phrase, "Love Conquers Fear" embodies her philosophy of life. Shot in a kind of a rich expressionist realism, it s backed by poignant chant music that makes every frame haunting and alive. Actress Maia Morgenstern (The Passion of the Christ) stars in a powerful performance as Stein. Includes a 16 page Collector's Booklet by Steven Greydanus and Carl Olson.
FY2012 / jvsn
FY2012 / jvsn
Physical description
, 16 p.; 4.75 inches
Description
A moving, artistic portrayal of the life of Jewish philosopher, Catholic convert and Carmelite martyr, Edith Stein, capturing the interior struggles of this extraordinary woman, as well as the great conflicts from her decision to convert to Catholicism.
Original language
Italian