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St. Patrick: Apostle Of Ireland-DVD
Who was St. Patrick? The man that came to be the patron saint of Ireland was an ordinary man who accomplished the extraordinary by placing his faith in God. Originally sent to Ireland in the 5th century as a bishop to lead Irish Christians, Patrick chose instead to bring Christianity to those Irish not yet converted, and did so without bloodshed. As a result of his life and work, there emerged a uniquely Celtic form of Christianity, a religion firmly Christian in belief yet not far removed from the traditions, practice and law of the Irish. Director Dave Tennant takes the viewer on an emotionally moving and visually dramatic rendition of the life of Ireland's Patron Saint. Filmed entirely in Ireland, the film follows the story of both the man and the saint, unraveling myth and history, with commentary from Father Frank Fahey of Ballintubber Abbey and Michael Slaven, author of The Book of Tara.
Time: 46 min | Production Year: 2004
This is the first ever feature film depicting the life of the world-famous Irish hero. Armed with only courage and conviction, Patrick's unwavering belief that good conquers evil would liberate Ireland and alter the course of history. Patrick Bergin, Malcolm McDowell, Alan Bates, and Susannah York star in this lush production filmed on location in Ireland. Patrick is born in Britain, the privileged son of nobility. At the age of 16, he is kidnapped by Irish raiders and enslaved by a cruel druid chieftain. Six years later, following many vivid dreams and visions of destiny, Patrick escapes and returns home to England and a sheltered life with his loving parents Concessa and Calpornius. Troubled by new visions of the Irish people pleading to be freed from enslavement and hardship, he returns to the turbulent country intent on liberating the nation. His mission is jeopardized by British Bishop Quentin, who believes the Irish are warlike heathens, but his unwavering courage in the face of adversity ultimately forces Ireland to abruptly turn in a direction that changed history forever. DVD Features: Languages: English Sound: Dolby digital sound Viewing Format: Full Screen Chapter Selections
Time: 1 hr 30 min | Production Year: 2000
This docudrama, presented by Faith & Values Media, takes a new look at one of the best-loved and least-understood icons of world religion. The story of the real St. Patrick is part adventure tale and part spiritual awakening, with the future saint rising from slave to liberator; learning to forgive and ultimately love his enemies; taking up a cause no one believed in; and finally lighting a fire that kept western civilization alive. His legacy has had an impact not only on Ireland, where he was able to forge a ground-breaking synthesis of Christian faith and Celtic traditions, but also on all of civilization. This portrayal of the life of Patrick, who lived in the fifth century, was shot on location in Ireland, using actors in period dress to recreate scenes from Patricks life. It features the voices of two of Ireland's top actors, with narration by Liam Neeson, and Gabriel Byrne as the voice of Patrick. On-camera commentary is provided by Frank McCourt, renowned Irish-American author of Angela's Ashes , who offers keen insight into how a foreign evangelical would have interacted with the Irish. Additional commentary is provided by noted scholars and authors. People of all faiths will find this an enthralling and challenging story. DVD FEATURES: Languages: English Subtitles: None Viewing Format: Widescreen Bonus Material: Chapter titles provided for easy scene access Commentary from Frank McCourt, author of Angelas Ashes Commentary from producer/director Pamela Mason Wagner Music and Image Montage Patrick and Reluctant Saint: Francis of Assisi trailers Patrick Discussion Guide
Time: 53 mins. | Production Year:
