Testimonials the shrine of fatima recognizes that this independent fictional film, based on the events surrounding the apparitions of fatima, is of great value. The th day 2009 feature film on fatima apparitions. The th day is a better retelling and more in keeping with the facts. Based on the memoirs of the oldest seer, lucia santos, and many thousands of independent eyewitness accounts. With jane lesley, tarek merlin, michael dcruze, maria carson. Our lady of fatima at the movies sdg original source. The th day is the best film ever made about fatima the most beautiful and effective, as well as one of the most historically accurate.
In a world torn apart by persecution, war and oppression, 3 children were chosen to offer a message of hope. San francisco a new film on marys apparitions in fatima is being offered with an advance screening program for groups before the dvd is available to the public in north america. The th day was created to spread the message of fatima a wealthy benefactor is making this his lifes mission, and approached natasha who connected him with the higgins brothers, ian and dominic, who wrote, directed, shot and edited the film. Their revelations inspire believers but anger officials of both the church and the secular government, who try to force them to recant their story. English, portuguese, spanish, italian, polish, czech. Sometimes willful, she would pout when she did not get her way. The th day is the best film ever made about fatima steve greydanus. There is a new movie about marys appearance at fatima portugal in 1917. Produced by the awardwinning filmmakers of the highly acclaimed feature film the th day, this powerful and indepth documentary combines archival footage, dramatic reenactments, original interviews with fatima experts, and stunning visuals to tell the whole story of the apparitions of our lady of fatima. Special opportunity to show the film in advance of its official release.
Sister lucias memories are imbued with an aura of reverie and contemplation by striking visuals, an effective score and a stark, simple narrative. The th day shows in passing the third secret of fatima, where a figure in white assumed to be pope john paul ii ascending a hill amidst the devastation of famine and war towards a cross where he is shot. The th day is a film that dramatizes the true story of three young shepherds. Fatima do this in a profound way, and the film the th day is likewise aimed at showing not only these astounding visions, but their relationship with the life of catholic faith lived by the three visionaries lucia, jacinta and francisco. If youre a fan of our lady of fatima and the story of the th day, chances are you will also enjoy mary of nazareth.
She took a special delight in flowers, gathering them to make garlands for her cousin. The date is 1937 and sister lucia, at the convent of ponteverde. Lucia dos santos,francisco marto and jacinta marto,all of whom experienced six apparitions of our blessed virgin mary during the th day between may to october in the year 1917. Over 70,000 witnesses watched the sun spinning in the sky before plummeting towards the earth, in an extraordinary prophesised event, which became known as the miracle of the sun. In the th day, the timely message of fatima has been retold for a new generation. The th day is now complete, and fully mastered in high definition, dolby surround sound ready for distribution. The th day 2009 faiths answer to the davinci code, a true story of a miracle in fatima. Host a screening of the th day be a part of this remarkable movie movement.
Two years younger than her brother francisco, jacinta marto, born on 11th march 1910, charmed all who knew her. Fatima film behind the scenes an interview with ian and dominic higgins. Faiths answer to the davinci code, a true story of a miracle in fatima. With modern techniques and pacing, noticeable special effects, and dramatic music, this film is both appealing to a general audience and historically accurate. Sister lucias memories are imbued with an aura of reverie and contemplation by striking visuals, an effective score and a. Based on the memoirs of the oldest seer, lucia santos, and many thousands of independent eyewitness accounts, the th day dramatizes the true story of three young shepherds who experienced six apparitions of our lady between may and october 1917, which culminated in the final prophesied miracle of the sun on october th. A factbased film that succeeds in being both artful and reverent is a rare thing. Based on the memoirs of sister lucia santos and independent eyewitness accounts, the th day dramatizes the incredible true story of three shepherd children from the village of fatima in portugal who experienced six apparitions with a lady from heaven between may and october 1917, which culminated in the final prophesied miracle. On this day in 1981, pope john paul ii was shot in st. Jane lesley maria dos santos jane trained at arts educational schools, london. But she went on teaching them to pray rather for the health of souls than of. The th day dramatizes the incredible true story of three shepherd children from the village of fatima in portugal who experienced six apparitions with a lady.
The th day does, while remaining gratifying close to the facts. Lucia spoke to our lady of the sick who had been recommended to her. Finding fatima a great film for finding answers movies. The secret was told in three parts, which would later be revealed to the world. The th day witness the greatest miracle of the 20th century, and experience the incredible, emotionallycharged and often harrowing world of three young children whose choice to remain loyal to their beliefs, even in the face of death, would inspire thousands. From the initial apparitions of the angel who prepared the children for our ladys coming, to the miracle of the sun, including moving film footage from the th day, this illuminating and inspiring film will impact all those who see it to personally take heed of the critical messages of our lady of fatima learn more here. Directors ian and dominic higgin, accomplished more than a pious revival of a fond moment in catholic history, they recast familiar images of a story whose relevance has grown with time. The secret of our lady of fatima on july th 1917, the blessed virgin mary entrusted a secret to the three young shepherds, lucia dos santos and her cousins jacinta and francisco marto. The th day tells story of fatima living faith home. The musical score is lush, adding tenderness to the rare moments of innocent joy what is.
This page is maintained by ignatius press and carmel. The th day will be available to buy on dvd in the philippines in the new year. With high production values and a beautiful look, artists and filmmakers ian higgins. Previous film work includes skink in reptile day nice media, beth in shifts paperscissorstone films and donna in hope machine talking pictures. The name th day is in reference to the day on which the apparitions which took place, the th of the month from may to october in 1917. The miracle of our lady of fatima available at amazon and shown about yearly on tcm, is more of a hollywood version of the historical event. In a world torn apart by persecution, war and oppression, three children were chosen to carry a message of hope to the world. To organise a screening of the th day in a cinema, please contact us directly for further information. Behind the scenes the th day the miracle at fatima. We will be making our industry premiere on may th 2009, the opening day at the marche du film in cannes palais f at 11. This film explains how six apparitions of the virgin mary in a remote portuguese village had an unprecedented impact on world wars, and especially upon the life of blessed john paul who said, the message of fatima is even more relevant today than it was in 1917. The marian apparitions culminated in the final prophesied miracle of the sun the october. The philippines you can see the th day in cinemas now in the philippines at ayala cinemas and sm cinemas. Learn more about the movie view trailers and clips.