Maria lea van acken, is a 14yearold catholic girl in a religiously fanatic family who. Stations of the cross 2014, directed by dietrich bruggemann. Stations of the cross 2014 a one of sdgs ten runnersup of 2015 sdg original source. Screenwriting anna bruggemann, dietrich bruggemann. The impact of stations of the cross largely derives from the method employed by bruggemann to revisit christs 14 stations of the cross, a method borrowed from his first feature film nine takes widely appreciated in. With lea van acken, franziska weisz, florian stetter, lucie aron.
At school this 14yearold girl has all the typical teenage interests, but when shes at home with her family she follows the teachings of the society of st. Maria and her profoundly catholic family practice a radical version of the faith. Filmography neun szenen 2006, run if you can 2010, move 2012, stations of the cross 2014 producer jochen laube. Stations of the cross is a quiet film, deep in content and profoundly critical of the catholic churchs culture of repression that misguides young minds by limiting their senses and curtailing. Stations of the cross 2015 sanctuary of saint philomena. Stations of the cross cleveland international film festival. Full text of stations of the cross see other formats preparatory prayer all.
The writing is so sharp and precise, it could almost be a scene from a. Dietrich bruggemanns stations of the cross opens with a catechism class, a small group of confirmation candidates being instructed by a young priest florian stetter. The presentation of the incident in the film is a fascinating example of the way the writerdirectors doubts about his hero are both foregrounded and suppressed lee shares a screenplay credit. Le film stations of the cross 2014 vostfr film complet. Stations of the cross 2015 stations of the cross the stations commemorate the stops along the via dolorosa latin. As part of this, shes been taught to rigidly adhere to orthodox christian values which tends to result in her being segregated at school, and often ridiculed by her classmates. The film had its premiere in the competition section of the 64th berlin international film festival, where it won the silver bear for best script. The film showcases lea van ackens remarkable central performance and director dietrich bruggemanns adept control of a deliberately rigorous aesthetic. Nov 30, 2014 watch the trailer for stations of the cross. Acken in kreuzweg 2014 stations of the cross photocallberlin film festival ramin yazdani. Dec 04, 2014 stations of the cross is a wholly engrossing exploration of religious devotion. March 16, 2015 march, 2015 paxchristiusa bread for the journey, lent 2015, magliano, peacemakers, prayer, reflection reflection. For those not familiar, the via dolorosa or the way of grief is the stations of the cross where they actually happened.
Stations of the cross 2014 cast and crew moviefone. Full text of stations of the cross internet archive. In addition, it uses traditional material and invites responses in word and music. This is a strict sect, marias mother is an observant member, and in dedication and devotion are sown the seeds of marias. Stations of the cross official us release trailer 1 2015 drama. Foreign trailer for stations of the cross maria finds herself caught between two worlds. Kreuzweg is a 2014 german drama film directed by dietrich bruggemann. Stations of the cross official us release trailer 1 2015 drama movie hd told in fourteen fixedangle, single shot, individual tableaus that. Holy week is quickly approaching, as we begin the remembrance of christs crucifixion, death and his glorious resurrection. Determined to choose her faith over all else, maria sets out to mirror christs journey to his own crucifixion in a series of escalating sacrifices, attempting to please.
Kreuzweg is a 2014 german drama film directed by dietrich. A dvd presentation of the stations of the cross narrated by fr. With her confirmation approaching, maria internalizes the churchs strict messages more than ever, particularly that of the power of sacrifice. Hugh gillespie, smm featuring the unique set of stations found in st. It is really good, for a second year, to be able to welcome artbelow s stations of the cross exhibition to st marylebone parish church. Fourteenyearold maria is a fundamentalist catholic, living her life in a modern fashion, yet her heart belongs to jesus. Formally, stations of the cross is a rigorous achievement. Pius xii and their traditionalist interpretation of catholicism. This way of celebrating the stations of the cross gathers material from a variety of sources. It is a story told in 14 shots, each one meant to represent one of the 14 stations of the cross of the title. Faith, the satire by the austrian director ulrich seidl. Stations of the cross is streaming via netflix and available on dvd or. Apr 09, 2017 a trip to the holy land to walk jerusalems via dolorosa seemed like a place i wanted to go during lent so i did. This is stations of the cross trailer by intermission film on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Maria, a devout 14yearold roman catholic, goes through all 14 stations of the cross to become a saint and go to heaven. A spiritual movie for practicing empathy and compassion for fearful fundamentalists. Stations of the cross film local business facebook. Watch stations of the cross full movie in hd visit maria finds herself caught between two worlds. Stations of the cross is an experiment in film formalism that uses strict artistic techniques to mirror the restrictions of religious fundamentalism.
A virtual prayer short film for the stations of the cross, with original graphics, animation and soundtrack. At school marias piety attracts ridicule, and at home she faces the constant disapproval of her overbearing mother. Le film stations of the cross 2014 vostfr admin 20170701t02. The way of the cross by tony magliano writing a column on social justice and peace offers me plenty of timely issues to choose from. Jul 10, 2015 the third way to view stations of the cross is as a provocative straightfaced comedy in the mode of paradise. Featuring the holy redeemer school 8th grade students in a freeze frame stations of the cross for lent 2015. Stations of the cross is the fourth collaboration with screenwriter and sister, anna bruggemann, and it has won several best film awards in festivals across the globe. The film is carried by young actress lea van acken, forced to really emotionally deliver given the lack of camera tricks some actors use as a. Stations of the cross is a 2014 german drama film directed by. A girl becomes convinced of her sacrificial destiny in dietrich bruggemanns strangely.
Stations of the cross provides thoughtprovoking meditations on each of the fourteen stations. For example, the religious complex of santo stefano in bologna, italy, replicated the church of the holy sepulchre and other religious sites, including mount of olives and valley of josaphat. Central catholic stations of the cross performance 2015 duration. The film is not an attack on faith or religion, but rather an examination. Last years stations of the cross exhibition 2014 stations of the cross 2015. Mar 31, 2015 living stations of the cross 2015 duration. Carmelite stations of the cross society of the little flower. Mar 20, 2015 featuring the holy redeemer school 8th grade students in a freeze frame stations of the cross for lent 2015. Like the angels and demons which legendarily attend the sick and the dying, a number of movies float like spectral apparitions around stations of the.
Both are set to a beautiful musical score produced by sheldon cohen, as well as magnificent images that accompany each reflection, including images shot on location at the grotto, the national sanctuary of our lady of the sorrowful mother in portland. We invite you to take the stations of the cross into your life and reflect upon as we prepare to enter a week filled with importance for our faith. Stations of the cross is an unusual yet intriguing film about a young teenage girl, maria lea. As the film moves from station to station, it becomes increasingly clear that the strict rules and. Stations of the cross chosen for the italian critics award. The script draws from contemporary experiences of sadness and grief but also of victory and triumph. Stations of the cross is an unusual yet intriguing film about a young teenage girl, maria lea van acken, who has experienced a very strict and disciplined upbringing.