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Costner’s western both a grand and intimate epic
The first chapter of Kevin Costner’s epic film project chronicles a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre- and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American west. Source: Australian Catholics.
Kiwi kids have a mountain to climb
‘The Mountain/Te Maunga’ explores the journey of three children as they seek solace under the watchful gaze of New Zealand’s Mount Taranaki. Source: Australian Catholics.
Exploring Picasso’s journey from immigrant to icon
“Picasso: A Rebel in Paris” documents the life and work of Pablo Picasso, the celebrated Spanish artist who moved to Paris and made France the base for his career for the next seven decades. Source: Australian Catholics.
Preacher caught between warring Māori tribes has his faith tested
‘The Convert’ tells the history of a lay preacher in a British settlement in New Zealand who becomes involved in a war between two Māori tribes in the 1830s. Source: Australian Catholics.
Celebration of musical genius will leave you Feelin’ Groovy
“In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon” sees the acclaimed musician inside the studio making a new album while reflecting on his six-decade career. Source: Australian Catholics.
Family faith underpins journey from tough times to centre stage
‘Unsung Hero’ is a faith-centred biopic that chronicles the true story of a musical Australian family’s relocation to the United States. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Heartwarming and hopeful immersion into creative classroom
In “Radical”, a teacher in a poor and undeveloped seaside Mexican town tries a new method to unlock his students’ potential and creativity. Source: Australian Catholics.
Heart-warming adventure with imaginary friends
“IF” is an American live-action fantasy film about a young girl who begins to see imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. Source: Australian Catholics.
Camino offers path for director’s spiritual journey
In “The Way, My Way”, English-born Australian film director Bill Bennett takes viewers on an uplifting spiritual journey as he documents a fictionalised account of his 800-kilometre walk along the Camino trail across the top of Spain to Santiago de Compostela. Source: Australian Catholics.