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WеƖƖ-knοwn аѕ thе patron οf hopeless situations, St. Rita οf Cascia іѕ immortalized іn thіѕ wonderful, deeply moving film аbουt thіѕ ɡοrɡеουѕ woman whο lived іn Italy іn thе 14th century. Starring Vittoria Belvedere аnԁ Martin Crewes, thіѕ powerful tаƖе combines high drama, splendid Ɩіkе, deep treachery, senseless tragedy, profound absolution аnԁ strong faith аѕ іt tells thе tаƖе οf thіѕ сουrаɡеουѕ аnԁ loyal woman whο married hеr knight, hеƖреԁ hіm overcome hіѕ ԁаrk past аnԁ… More >>
I loved the movie-you can tell its foreign made-many scenes would have been cut out as not needed-if American made. It was excellent,though way too long. It has 2 parts.
Rating: 4 / 5
Very surprised that St. Rita’s life was completely changed… there are no sacraments in the film, nor any Catholic identity at all. Don’t recommend it as the saint’s life. Very sad, indeed! A dark commentary on 21st century falsehood presented by film-media.
Rating: 1 / 5
It’s a splendid tale for all the family, I saw with my husband thinking he is gone to bored, but he was interesed until the end very much, I recomend this a lot because you are going to like this Saint with her life. It has a splendid actors…
Rating: 5 / 5
As a homage to one of the most beloved saints of the Augustinian order, this is a truly compelling and well-intentioned film. But, viewers who are new to Rita’s tale and those whose lives have been blessed by her act of kindness should explore the in rank available at the National Shrine of Saint Rita in Philadelphia. Here, one can learn of latter-day research that not only rehabilitates the character of her husband but also makes a convincing case for her implausibly “miraculous” entry into the convent, to say nothing of its various depictions of her astonishing devotion to Christ’s passion. Indeed, Rita’s receipt of the stigmata from the crown of thorns–which takes up mere moments in the film–was the indisputable center of her many years in the convent and the origin of her progress to deserved sainthood. Instead of the wildly inflated and romantic tale offered by the film, Rita’s real tale is one marked by austerity, Excellent Suffering, and holy mystery.
Rating: 2 / 5
What a superb film. I carry advanced degrees in Catholic Theology and Religious Education and deliberate this film a joy. I know much about saints and this has to be one of the most relevant, personalized, and right depictions of Catholic religion and sanctity.
According to the RC Church there is only one determining factor for sainthood; heroic like. Rita of Cascia demonstrated heroic like throughout her life, one grounded in peace, like, reconciliation, mercy and absolution for all without regard. The historical background of the time period is dead on, from the warring families to the plague to the costumes and colors. Rita is shown as a flesh and blood woman, in like with her husband and really devoted to her children. She is a woman and experiences all the joys, sorrows, feelings and challenges that any human woman does. Saints were real people who loved and lived. They were not as the hagiographic biographies of ancient would have us believe. This movie has a message for all. Would that we all follow it.
The cinematography is outstanding, the music splendid and the performances brilliant. I will use this with my high school classes in many ways.
Rating: 5 / 5