What are the stations of the cross and what can we learn from. May 19, 2015 the homespun realism evoked by flores plain visuals is subtly layered with religious symbolism. Carmelite stations of the cross society of the little flower. A girl becomes convinced of her sacrificial destiny in dietrich bruggemanns strangely moving film, writes peter bradshaw. The story unfolds in fourteen chapters, which are titled after the various stations of the cross, detailing christs journey to his crucifixion. Full text of stations of the cross internet archive. With her confirmation approaching, maria internalizes the churchs strict messages more than ever, particularly that of the power of sacrifice.
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. A very unusual and inspiring talk in which you feel you are there as jesus is condemned to death, scourged, forced to carry his cross. Stations of the cross chosen for the italian critics award 3010 2015. The way of the cross stations of the cross duration. Left behind is a broken family that finds comfort in faith, and the question if all these events were really so inevitable. Stations of the cross is an experiment in film formalism that uses strict artistic techniques to mirror the restrictions of religious fundamentalism. Holy week is quickly approaching, as we begin the remembrance of christs crucifixion, death and his glorious resurrection.
Film tersebut tayang perdana dalam sesi kompetisi festival film internasional berlin ke64, dimana film tersebut memenangkan silver bear untuk naskah terbaik. A girl becomes convinced of her sacrificial destiny in dietrich bruggemanns strangely. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. A way of the cross our lord jesus christ prayers and.
In the 12th century, st francis of assisi devised the list and started the tradition of reciting it as a type of devotional service. The way of the cross stations of the cross youtube. A dvd presentation of the stations of the cross narrated by fr. A stylistically formal film about a young woman determined to offer her life to god packs a considerable emotional punch, writes mark kermode. Each of the films 14 scenes was filmed in a single take and. The stations of the cross are commonly found in churches as a series of 14 small icons or images. This movie by the german director dietrich bruggemann can be viewed three ways. Starring lea van acken, moritz knapp, lucie aron, florian stetter, anna bruggemann and franziska weisz. Crux 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.
Followers of jesus have told the story of his passion, death and resurrection while. Stations of the cross official us release trailer 1 2015 drama. It is a story told in 14 shots, each one meant to represent one of the 14 stations of the cross of the title. The stations of the cross may be done at any time, but is commonly a part of lenten spiritual practice, specifically on good friday. Stations of the cross is an indictment and, at the same time, the legend of a saint. Though the film may not appeal to those who prefer action this film is shot in 14 fixedangle, single shot, individual tableaus that parallel christs journey to his own crucifixion, for those interested in the extremes of faith and. The way of the crossstations of the crossextended version 2015 duration.
Stations of the cross 2015 st marylebone parish church. Meditations on stations of the cross composed by pope st. Satisfy your thirst for holy mass and for stations of the cross. A version of this article appears in print on july 10, 2015, section c, page 8 of the. Jul 10, 2015 stations of the cross is an experiment in film formalism that uses strict artistic techniques to mirror the restrictions of religious fundamentalism. Last years stations of the cross exhibition 2014 stations of the cross 2015. The 14 stations of the cross, with meditations by fr. Each of these 14 scenes is brought in a single take, and all but two chapters late in the film are filmed with a fixed camera angle. The stations of the cross are usually observed during lent, especially on lenten fridays and most importantly on good friday. Yes, its stark a series of fixedangle long shots, the film comes with no added music, which may cause some to fall by the. The devotion consists of meditating on 14 events which form the 14 stations of the cross. Feb 09, 2014 berlin a german teenage girl struggles with questions of life, death and faith in stations of the cross kreuzweg, director dietrich brueggemanns remarkable and formally rigorous arthouse.
Its a story of religion, devotion and radical faith, and the film itself comes along just as radical as the subject matter, telling the story in only 14 fixedangle long shots, allowing the viewer to contemplate the interactions on screen in an. A spiritual movie for practicing empathy and compassion for fearful. 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. Reproductions of janet mckenzies stations of the cross are available as a complete series, individual prints and as a 12x36 inch poster. 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. The meditative itinerary known as the stations of the cross traditionally begins with the condemnation of jesus by an angry mob. Busted halo has created a series of virtual stations designed for personal devotion. The stations of the cross, also known as the via dolorosa, is a narration of the final hours in the life of jesus christ on earth that continues to provide spiritual conviction for every christian and application to our lives. Feb 25, 2012 the way of the crossstations of the crossextended version 2015. In this stylized film almost all the chapters utilize a fixed angle shot. Told in fourteen fixedangle, single shot, individual tableaus that parallel christs journey to his own crucifixion, stations of the cross is both an indictment of fundamentalist faith and the articulation of an impressionable teens struggle to find her own path in life. Stations of the cross film wikipedia bahasa indonesia. Its a story of religion, devotion and radical faith, and the film itself comes along just as radical as the subject matter.
A playlist for the stations of the cross karen ullo in my role as a parish music director, one of my most important duties is to program music that draws the congregation more deeply into the mysteries of the mass and the liturgical seasons. It is one of the most popular devotions for roman catholics. Stations of the cross 2015 sanctuary of saint philomena. Newman did not see the stations so much as a narrative sequence as fourteen permutations on a single moment. The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. They surround the various sacred places which were personally sanctified by the sufferings and death of our divine savior. Franziska weisz, florian stetter and lucie aron also costar. Mar, 2020 the stations of the cross may be done at any time, but is commonly a part of lenten spiritual practice, specifically on good friday. This is the complete list of the 14 stations, as st francis defined them. The stations of the cross the stations of the cross, the way of the cross, the way of sorrows, or the via crucis, all refer to the journey jesus christ travelled from the time he was condemned to death until his body was placed in a burial tomb. Cardinal ratzingers meditations for way of the cross. Each of these 14 scenes is brought in a single take, and all but two chapters late in. The longestrunning awards for film music recordings.
It is a summit so high that it is lost in the clouds of mystery. The stations of the cross or the way of the cross, also known as the way of sorrows or the via crucis, refers to a series of images depicting jesus christ on the day of his crucifixion and accompanying prayers. Pius xii and their traditionalist interpretation of catholicism. First on this page is a reprint of a printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. 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 stations of the cross the stations commemorate the stops along the via dolorosa latin. Vitus catholic church in touhy, nebraska ammodramus, cc0, via wikimedia commons blogs feb.
The way of the cross stations of the cross extended version 2015 duration. The fifteenth and last station, the resurrection, is not prominently depicted compared to the other fourteen but it is implied since the last shot before credit titles is jesus resurrected and about to leave the tomb. Drawing on his numerous visits to the holy land over 100 and counting, steve brings his unique energy and enthusiasm to this meditation on the stations of the cross. Full text of stations of the cross see other formats preparatory prayer all. Not even christian, a boy she meets at school, can stop her, even if in another world, they might have become friends, or even more. Central catholic stations of the cross performance 2015 duration. Jul 10, 2015 as maria crumples before our eyes, many will find stations of the cross heartbreaking and infuriating. Thanks to jeff dunn for leading us in these meditations. The stations of the cross by saint francis of assisi. Mar 02, 2017 the stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. Stations of the cross film stations of the cross german. Lea van acken and florian stetter in stations of the cross, directed by dietrich bruggemann.
It has the preparatory prayer and both the latin and the english stabat mater with the prayer before a crucifix in the back a wonderful audio stations of the cross a priest reads the same words as are in the booklet and as are on with the coloring. Kreuzweg is a 2014 german drama film directed by dietrich bruggemann. At each station, the individual recalls and meditates on a specific event from christs last day. Because by thy holy cross thou hast redeemed the world. 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. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day. Specific prayers are recited, then the individual moves to the next station until all 14 are complete. Stations of the cross chosen for the italian critics award 30102015. Stations of the cross was released in the us by the good folks at film movement, which over the years has released a tons of great foreign and indie movies that otherwise would never have seen the light of day in the us.
The way of the cross stations of the cross extended version 2015. Complete list of awards 19882018 the sammy film music awards sfma are named in honor of songwriter, sammy cahn 191993. Kreuzweg is a 2014 german drama film directed by dietrich. It is fitting that barnett newmans magnum opus occupies the seventh station, at the heart of this journey. These stations relate to jesus teachings about the kingdom of god and the reason his vision of this kingdom led to his death.
Hugh gillespie, smm featuring the unique set of stations found in st. Its a story of religion, devotion and radical faith, and the film itself comes along just as radical as the subject matter, telling the story in only 14. 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. The new stations of the cross quotes showing 127 of 27 whenever we use our religion, as individuals, or as groups within the church, to act in tandem with. Stations of the cross official us release trailer 1 2015 drama movie hd told in fourteen fixedangle, single shot, individual tableaus that. Originally, this pious practice was limited to jerusalem and its environs. Structurally, mel gibsons 2004 film, the passion of the christ, follows the stations. What are the stations of the cross and what can we learn from them. Clare is a roman catholic community that cherishes its faith tradition, celebrates the sacraments, and cultivates lives of gospel service and stewardship. A version of this article appears in print on july 10, 2015, section c, page 8 of. Our route through manhattan begins with the baby jesus narrow escape from herods condemnation of the infant boys of bethlehem. Here is a vatican translation of the meditations and prayers that cardinal joseph ratzinger prepared for the stations of the cross.
So maria goes through 14 stations, just like jesus did on his path to golgatha, and reaches her goal in the end. The new stations of the cross quotes by megan mckenna. The stations of the cross constitute a major devotion in the catholic world. Pray and experience the stations of the cross at church with the audio version available for download at the holy rosary and divine mercy chaplet dvd is also available. Lea van acken and florian stetter in stations of the cross, directed by. Le film stations of the cross 2014 vostfr film complet. These are the same images featured in the way of the cross, the path to new life orbis books, a collaborative venture with noted author and member of the benedictine sisters of erie, pennsylvania, sr. The stations grew out of imitations of via dolorosa in jerusalem which is believed to be the actual path jesus walked to mount calvary. Hanns zischler, lucie aron, anna bruggemann, michael kamp, moritz knapp, birge schade, florian stetter, sven taddicken, lea van acken, franziska weisz, dietrich bruggemann, stations of the cross 2014 kreuzweg, stations of the cross 2014, kreuzweg, dietrich bruggemann, hanns zischler.
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. Le film stations of the cross 2014 vostfr admin 20170701t02. Here, combined on a single dvd, is the complete recitation of all twenty mysteries of the rosary, including the new mysteries of light that were recommended by pope john paul ii, as well as all fourteen of the traditional stations of the cross. 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. Along with recent greats like ida and, more directly, cristian mungius beyond the hills, stations of the cross belongs among the decades best films about the lengths one must go to in order to.
Stations of the cross, a portrait of religious fervor the. Others may laugh out loud at her mother, a walking nightmare of pious, punishing rectitude. Formally, stations of the cross is a rigorous achievement. Stations of the cross belongs among the decades best films about the lengths one must go to in order to balance strong beliefs with a tolerance toward a secular world that fights against those. Stations of the cross 2014 a one of sdgs ten runnersup of 2015 sdg original source.
The writing is so sharp and precise, it could almost be a scene from a documentary. To be spiritually literate, we need to embrace the world, believing that it is full of meanings which we can discover. Seven new ways to pray the stations of the cross inspired. Left behind is a broken family that finds comfort in faith. The stations of the cross with text from scripture, also known as the way of the cross, recounts fifteen key moments of the passion of jesus christ. Kreuzweg adalah sebuah film drama jerman tahun 2014 garapan dietrich bruggemann. Maria and her profoundly catholic family practice a radical version of the faith.
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