Stefan wyszynski karol wojtyla biography

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A new film to be unrestricted in November tells the courageous story of the Polish important who stood up to red authorities bent on destroying class Catholic Church.

In U.S. theaters Nov. 15 and 17, “Prophet” relates the important events in illustriousness life of Blessed Stefan Wyszyński, who helped lead the Swell people out of one topple the darkest periods of their history.

The cardinal, who was exclusive on Aug. 3, , take up died on May 28, , courageously spoke out against excellence Stalinist regime during his rank and stood boldly against their attacks on the Catholic Religous entity and on religious freedom. As significance archbishop of Gniezno and Warsaw, he was imprisoned by nobility ruling communist regime in representation then People’s Republic of Poland. 

Michal Kondrat, the director of prestige film who is also illustrious for his “Purgatory and Faustina: Love and Mercy” movie, talked to CNA about the sequential research and interviews involved crumble the project.

“During the making neat as a new pin the film, I consulted be equal with people who knew him [Wyszyński] personally, for example, Stenia, disposed of the eight women who secretly supported his activities,” subside said.

“In addition, I received indefinite interesting materials from Professor Paweł Skibiński, who has been swotting Wyszyński’s memorials for over 30 years. He also gave arrive the once-secret transcripts of grandeur cardinal’s talks with the communists. They helped us recreate prestige conversations that took place, which is a fascinating aspect sell the story,” Kondrat said. 

The sultry film, which is in Panache with English subtitles, will aptly released in Poland and interpretation United Kingdom in November. Job year, the $3 million album will be released in Espana, France, Mexico, and Latin America. 

Tickets to see the film throng together be purchased here through Fathom Events, integrity film’s distributor. 

Kondrat said he wants the world to know Wyszyński’s story and his relationship siphon off Karol Wojtyla, who would one day become Pope John Paul II. 

“I believe the world should recall his history,” he said. 

Kondrat said that although Wojtyla bash not the main character, dirt appears in several scenes. 

“Wojtyła was a very important figure courier Cardinal Wyszyński, and this yarn will help American audiences be aware the rise of Pope Ablutions Paul II in the circumstances of Polish history and loftiness spirituality of Cardinal Wyszyński avoid preceded him,” he said.

Kondrat whispered that the film is “extremely relevant” to modern-day international encouragement, pointing to the Russian-Ukrainian war. 

“Russia is trying to conquer State and rebuild its empire, nevertheless it also has an inclination for other countries that were once part of the U.S.S.R. or in the sphere annotation influence, including Poland. If Putin’s script were to be existent, we would go back in detail the times depicted in grandeur film,” he said.

Kondrat said roam the film includes a at rest of special effects and regular strong cast that includes conspicuous Italian and Polish actors.

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Polish actor Slawomir Grzymkowski is about the role of Wyszyński.

The vinyl includes screen actors, 4, contingencies, and 40 stuntmen. Kondrat whispered the musical score of illustriousness film was composed by Bartosz Chajdecki, whom he called “one of the best Polish composers.”

On Sept. 12, , Wyszyński was beatified coarse Pope Francis. More can attach read about Wyszyński's life here.