Martin sheen stars in the way, a film about the way of. In this article you will find information about the best films about the way of st. I cant say that i have always dreamt about it, however, the desire to walk it has grown for some time and i think that ill walk it one day. James, a christian pilgrimage route to the cathedral of. Martin sheen, deborah kara unger, and yorick van wageningen in the way 2010. A thrilling route through northern spain some people are inspired by an interest in culture, others do it out of a spiritual conviction, yet others love the chance of adventure or approach it as a personal challenge but whatever your reason, the st james way offers an original and different way of sightseeing in northern spain. The way of saint james books and films duperiers authentic. Saying he did not want the film to appeal to only one demographic, emilio estevez called the film propeople, prolife, not antianything. Reflection the way the gospels treat the apostles is a good reminder of what holiness is all about.
Camino frances is the most popular of the routes of the way of st. Showtimes and tickets for st james, mn 56081 moviefone. Martin sheen and emilio estevez on the way franciscan media. James was one of the most important christian pilgrimages during the middle ages, together with those to rome and jerusalem, and a pilgrimage route on which a plenary indulgence. This james, sometimes called james the greater, is not to be confused with james the lesser or with the author of the letter of james and the leader of the jerusalem community. The way is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends, and the challenges we face while navigating this everchanging and complicated world. James relics had been found, built a church, and named the place santiago st. The last touch of inspiration you need to start walking. This, along with an inventive, sentimentfree story and the unforgettable beauty of the way of st. James a territory that is essential for understanding the true international scope of the pilgrimage phenomenon. In 1147, a troop of english, german and flemish crusaders visited the tomb of st. The way is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends and the challenges we face while navigating this everchanging and complicated world. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 56081 or st james, mn. For some, its a safe way of hiking in portugal and spain with time to enjoy the scenery and observe village life close up.
In the middle ages, these routes were walked as a pilgrimage to the tomb of the apostle st. There is a video for the alanis morissette song on youtube, but not one for what is probably my favorite scene from the movie. Driven by his profound sadness and desire to understand his son better, tom decides to embark on. The way is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends, and the challenges we face while navigating this ever changing and complicated world. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. Not all that are on the way are doing it for religious purposes, as in medieval times, however, many are walking for personal reasons, if not spiritual. We have done the camino 4 times on four different routes and have. Nov 27, 2011 the remains of st james the great, one of christs twelve apostles, were discovered at the beginning of the 9 th century in the north west of spain. In film and television the pilgrimage is central to the plot of the film the milky way 1969, directed by surrealist luis bunuel.
Part of that expedition also took part in the siege of lisbon, where they helped the first king of portugal to take the city that would become capital of the kingdom. Inspiration to travel comes from many sources and sometimes im surprised how information about a place or activity get through. Aug 22, 2011 the way movie trailer 2011 hd movieclips trailers. James remains are buried, makes tom, a lapsed catholic, an even less likely candidate. Way of saint james galicia 2020 all you need to know. This route grew in importance beginning in the 12th century, following portugals independence. James is the most famous, and sacred, walking pilgrimage in the world. All this commotion dates back about 1,200 years to a monk who followed a field of stars probably the milky way to this distant corner of europe and discovered what appeared to be the longlost tomb of st. Sampling the portuguese way of st james julie dawn fox in. James, is being dubbed the great film of the year of st.
Buy way of saint james dvd and find other christian movies on sale at. Millions of people walked these ancient paths for over 1,000 years, and many more dream about it. For others, its a personal ambition, even a bucket list item. Catholics in action is raising funds for the way of st. The way of saint james is unlike anything you will. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. In september of 20, we began a long and arduous journey in the development of what is now known as footprints. Saying he did not want the film to appeal to only one demographic, emilio estevez called the film propeople, pro. A documentary capturing the mystery and spiritual meaning in one of the worlds most beautiful pilgrimages. Martin sheen stars in the way, a film about the way of st.
A medieval pilgrimage in modern times by rick steves. This worldfamous cathedralit is commonly believedholds the remains of st. James and the villages and countryside it passes, results in a profoundly affecting experience. James, a european pilgrimage route that leads to the city of santiago. Oct 05, 2011 actor martin sheen spoke in washington, d. Emilio and his father martin have every reason to be very proud of this film. Those that undertake the personal challenge of walking the way of st james have a myriad of reasons for doing it, not all of them related to religion. Martin sheen plays tom, an american doctor who comes to st. Martin sheen discusses new film about the way of st. Peregrinatio compostellana, pilgrimage of compostela.
James remains were believed to have been buried after his martyrdom. From the hardship experienced along the way this unlikely quartet of misfits create an everlasting bond and tom begins to learn what it means to be a citizen of the world again, and discovers. The way is a 2010 americanspanish drama film directed, produced and written by emilio. For a description of the route from saintjeanpieddeport across the french border, please refer to the main article. James has existed for over a thousand years and has been part of european cultural history since before the middle. In early october, the way, a haunting movie starring martin sheen and. With martin sheen, emilio estevez, deborah kara unger, yorick van wageningen. The way of saint james the camino of santiago video. History of the apostle saint james the greater follow the. St james is often also depicted riding a white horse into battle. Estevez has written and directed a film that feels natural, unforced, and authentic. James narrates the story of men in search of the goal of our human existence. Jul 19, 2014 the way stars martin sheen and his son emilio estevez and was.
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