Ignatius of loyola or ignacio, founder of the society of jesus, as told by a young priest who was once assigned to defend him before the spanish inquisition. Ignatius of loyola 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It is based on the memoirs of ignatius of loyola, founder of the jesuit order who was canonized as a saint in the catholic church. It uses the power of modern film making to show the interior greatness of a man. The film stars andreas munoz, a spanish actor who portrays the titular character in the film. This is the first film to be produced by the jesuit communications or jescom, the media outfit of the jesuits community in the philippines. Chicago, and author of the book the sacred foodways of film pickwick, 2016. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central. An intense, riveting, and sometimes raw look at the life of ignatius of loyola. Combining clarity of thought with ignacios own love of fantasy and imagination, the exercises form a rigorous method of making ones life decisions, and have guided and influenced countless. They sourced funds from jesuits communities all over the world, as well as generous local sponsors, to be able to finance the creation of this film. We meet the real man behind the legend, following his transformation from a brash.
This film captures the drama of ignatius loyolas conversion and surrender to god. Historical biographical religious drama film based on the memoirs of ignatius of loyola. Ignatius of loyola, the founder of the society of jesus or the jesuits. The movie about ignatius of loyola is a masterpiece. Feast your eyes on the lovely, natural backdrop of spain and get a glimpse into the life of the man who gave us our dear jesuits and the ateneo. And in those words, the essence of the film is captured no one is too. Ignatius of loyola, the founder of the jesuits, often called the saint of second. A filipino production shot in spain and the philippines, the film chronicles his. Ignatius of loyola 2016 directed by cathy azanza, paolo. Last june 14, 2016, it was the first filipino film ever to have a premiere in the salle della filmoteca at the vatican, a private theater where popes watch films. Ignacio is an incisive and thrilling look at the life of st.
This provocative film holds viewers captive from the opening scene to the last, and compels them to consider their own depth of commitment to god, his church, and their witness to others. During the first half of the film it shows us the story of a soldier, with a great feeling towards honor. Ignatius of loyola is a 2016 philippine historical biographical religious drama film directed by paolo dy in his directorial debut. Ignatius of loyola or ignacio, founder of the society of jesus, as told by a young priest who was once assigned to. Be transported back into the age of kings, princesses, nobility, chivalry, romance and conquest. In july 27, 2014, through a facebook post, jescom announced a new project that is ambitious in its scope. It works as an invitation to examine oneself, a challenge to set the world on fire with gods fervor.