JOHN OF THE CROSS
DVD. Region 1 (US, US Territories, & Canada). Running Time: 57 min. Color.
Acclaimed actor Leonardo Defilippis gives another stunning performance in this portrayal of the great Carmelite mystic and Doctor of the Church. In his biggest and most challenging film yet, Defilippis gives a warmly human portrait of the mystical John, showing his charity, humility, suffering and patience. Outstanding music score. Also includes other outstanding actors and actresses in roles like Teresa of Avila, Carmelite monks, etc. Shot on location in the beautiful Napa Valley.
May we suggest these books by St. John of the Cross:
May we also suggest this DVD about St. Teresa of Avila
May we also suggest these films about other holy men:
Acclaimed actor Leonardo Defilippis gives another stunning performance in this portrayal of the great Carmelite mystic and Doctor of the Church. In his biggest and most challenging film yet, Defilippis gives a warmly human portrait of the mystical John, showing his charity, humility, suffering and patience. Outstanding music score. Also includes other outstanding actors and actresses in roles like Teresa of Avila, Carmelite monks, etc. Shot on location in the beautiful Napa Valley.
May we suggest these books by St. John of the Cross:
- The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross
- The Dark Night of the Soul (Doubleday edition)
May we also suggest this DVD about St. Teresa of Avila
May we also suggest these films about other holy men:
- Saint Anthony.
- Molokai, about Fr. Damien of Molokai, the "leper priest".
- Don Bosco, starring Ben Gazzarra and St. John Bosco - Mission to Love.
- A Man for All Seasons, about St. Thomas More, starring Paul Scofield.
- St. Patrick
- Padre Pio - Night of the Prophet
