If augustine had been an easier child, god would not have given him a mother like you, he responded. Its message of sin, conversion, redemption is as timely today as it was in the 5th century of augustine. Augustine, particularly the way the movie dealt with objective truth. American viewers have been privy to several of these modestly successful miniseriesturnedmovies since 2000 i. In the united states, the film is distributed under the title augustine. The confessions of augustine filmed in europe, the first full length feature movie on augustine, it uses a historic backdrop to tell the true story of one of the churchs most beloved and wellknown saints. Sep 12, 2012 now, a modified version of that filmin english, and trimmed down from 200 minutes to has been released under the title restless heart.
Filmed in europe, the first full length feature movie on augustine, it uses a historic backdrop to tell the true story of one of the churchs most beloved and wellknown saints. The confessions of augustine 2012 christian duguay on allmovie. Sep 14, 2012 yet, few catholics know the details of augustine s life story told in his confessions and it is this void that the film restless heart seeks to fill. A special 2dvd collectors edition of the acclaimed epic film on st. Filmed in europe, the movie uses a historic backdrop to tell the true story of st. Thou hast made us for thyself, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee. The confessions of augustine tells the story of one such manaugustine of hippo as played by alessandro preziosi. Confessions by saint augustine of hippo full audio book book 1 duration.
The confessions of augustine movie trailer 2010 filmed in europe, the first fulllength feature movie on augustine, it uses a historic backdrop to tell the true story of one of the churchs most beloved and wellknown saints. The english version was published by ignatius press. Over 120 years of magazine archives plus full access to all of cts online. Csel 33, 15 in which saint augustine states you have made us for yourself, o lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.
Augustine larger than life in restless heart dioscg. Restless heart the confessions of augustine directed by christian duguay produced by ignatius press, 20, dvd, 3 minutes isbn. Filmed in europe, restless heart is the first full length feature movie on st. G reat are you, o lord, and exceedingly worthy of praise. Produced as part of lux vides imperium collection, restless heart is one of six separate miniseries about imperial rome shot on location in tunisia. In this format, the film was known as restless heart, the confessions of augustine. The confessions of augustine a special 2dvd collectors edition of the acclaimed epic film on st. Before he became a christian, augustine was a celebrated lawyer in. A few years ago, a madefortv film about the life of augustine was broadcast in italy. Augustine, was immensely successful over the last six months in theaters across the country, resulting in over screenings in over 200 cities in north america, with. Such a perspective is balm to a parents praying heart. Augustine, which was directed by christian duguay, a canadian director, who filmed the television movie, augustine. Santagostino is a 2010 twopart television miniseries chronicling the life of st. Yet, few catholics know the details of augustines life story told in his confessions and it is this void that the film restless heart seeks to fill.
Aug 16, 2017 feast of st augustine filmed in europe, the first full length feature movie on augustine uses a historic backdrop to tell the true story of one of the churchs most beloved and wellknown saints. Augustine is the first full length feature movie on the story of this incredible man. Augustines confessions, the city of god, and on the trinity, i thought the movie had some questionable scene for accuracy. Augustine was born in 354 in the municipium of thagaste now souk ahras, algeria in roman africa. The story of the life and conversion of aurelius augustinus to saint augustine of hippo. Before he became a christian, augustine was a celebrated lawyer in the late roman empire, one of the best orators around. Feast of st augustine filmed in europe, the first full length feature movie on augustine uses a historic backdrop to tell the true story of one of the churchs most beloved and wellknown saints. The confessions of saint augustine family friendly. Except for the apostles and other new testament authors, no believer has affected the shape of our christian faith more than augustine of hippo 354. Now, a modified version of that filmin english, and trimmed down from 200 minutes to has been released under the title restless heart. It was made by ignatius press and is being promoted by the maximus group. Restless heart the confessions of augustine dvd christian. In restless heart the garden struggle takes place after something else altogether, namely, augustines having witnessed an attack upon ambroses crowd of nonviolent resisters, who are defending the catholic ownership of the basilica, an attack ordered by the imperial family. Men with real struggles, and real stories of redemption.
The decline of the roman empire, for italian television. Our heart is restless until it rests in you augustine. This series was directed by christian duguay and was shot on location in tunisia. Saint augustine writes in his confessions, you have made us for yourself, o lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Scholars believe that augustines ancestors included berbers, latins, and phoenicians. With alessandro preziosi, monica guerritore, alexander held, johannes brandrup. The story of the life and conversion of aurelius augustinus to saint augustine. The vandals and other marauding tribes spill through the gaps in roman. Though worldly success and riches come his way, including a position in the imperial court of milan, satisfaction and peace elude him. Apr 09, 2015 augustine was born in 354 in the municipium of thagaste now souk ahras, algeria in roman africa. Born to patricius, a pagan roman official and monica, his christian wife, augustine showed great promise at a young age and felt that his backwater town in north africa was not able to give him. Filmed in europe, the first full length feature movie on augustine, it uses a historic.
The confessions of saint augustine is a big, bold epic on the order of jesus of nazareth. The confessions of augustine is about augustines life, his mother monica was a profound influence, and her role in augustines life is beautifully portrayed in this film. Find movie and film cast and crew information for restless heart. Perhaps augustines most often quoted phrase, it captures something that resonates deep within the human person. Augustine s confessions, the city of god, and on the trinity, i thought the movie had some questionable scene for accuracy. Later, ignatius press released a box set with both the short 3 minute version and the 203 minute full version that restores almost all of the footage from lux vides original production. Born in north africa, augustine studied in carthage, becoming an accomplished but dissolute orator. Ignatius press launches local screening program for restless heart san francisco, june 25, 20 christian newswire restless heart. Augustine, the early christian theologian, writer and bishop of hippo regius at the time of the vandal invasion ad 430. Augustine is a condensed version of a 2010 italian miniseries its a curious project, a catholic feature thats not quite of a piece. The confessions of augustine filmed in europe, the first full length feature movie on augustine, it uses a historic backdrop to tell the true story of.
Restless heart, the firstever feature film on beloved st. Restless heart confessions of augustine times movie tickets. Filmed in europe, the first fulllength feature movie on augustine, it uses a. Filmed in europe, this major new epic film on the life of st. Aug 28, 2012 i thought i would write a brief post regarding a film that is being pushed around, called restless heart by ignatius press. Restless heart the confessions of augustine trailer on vimeo. The precedentsetting revelations of augustines restless heart our hearts are restless until they find their peace in you. Its message of sin, conversion, and redemption is as timely today as it was in the fifth century.
Perhaps augustine is bestknown for these words from his confessions, but they are far from being the only meaningful or intriguing words. Nov 09, 2012 restless heart, the firstever feature film on beloved st. The confessions of augustine history is filled with great men of faith. I just discovered that if you click on the little white icon with black horizontal lines that looks like a letter at the bottom of the page you can get english subtitles. I think the movie captures the spiritual struggle of st. You see, in this film based on the life of augustine, he. The decline of the roman empire tv movie 2010 imdb. The title, of course, comes from augustines classic line on the first page of the confessions. I thought i would write a brief post regarding a film that is being pushed around, called restless heart by ignatius press. It tells the story of one of the most famous christian theologians in history. Augustine of hippo, is based on augustines landmark book, the confessions. Monica was one that i once did not particularly like.
Dec 01, 2014 restless heart the confessions of augustine directed by christian duguay produced by ignatius press, 20, dvd, 3 minutes isbn. So we were especially excited to see a new full length feature movie on the saint titled restless heart. Filmed in europe, the first fulllength feature movie on augustine, it uses. This movie is going to be released i believe this fall. Full text breaking tens of thousands at march for life in costa rica as prolifers gather from all religions and age groups video wow over 50,000 at march for life in slovakia with many youth and sponsorship by kanet and the catholic bishops conference. You have made us for yourself, o lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear. Filmed in europe, the first full length feature movie on augustine, it uses a historic backdrop to tell the true story of one of. Scholars believe that augustine s ancestors included berbers, latins, and phoenicians. Restless heart is directed by christian duguay joan of arc, pius xii. Augustine is a 2010 italian film directed by christian duguay and starring alessandro preziosi and franco nero as young and old augustine. Its message of sin, conversion, redemption is as timely today as it was in the. The confessions of augustine, the first full length feature film on beloved st.
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