The Original Image of Divine Mercy Documentary Film on DVD
The Original Image of Divine Mercy Documentary Film on DVD
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The Unknown Story of an Unknown Masterpiece
Discover the fascinating and mysterious history of the Original Image of Divine Mercy. Through interviews with key witnesses and those closest to the subject, this film carefully retraces the painting’s turbulent and unpredictable timeline, as well as the necessary role it plays in the devotion to Jesus' Divine Mercy.
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Executive Producer: Gintaras Grušas, Archbishop od Vilnius (Lithuania)
Directed by Daniel diSIlva
Endorsed by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization, formerly the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization - “The Hallmark of the Holy Year of Mercy”
This groundbreaking documentary artistically tells the previously-unknown and untold history of the original masterpiece commissioned by St. Faustina through a series of interviews with key witnesses and individuals intimately connected with the struggle to preserve the world’s greatest man made work of art.
Featuring Bishop Robert Barron, John Paul II biographer George Weigel, Fr. Michael Gately MIC, Archbishop Gintaras Grušas of Vilnius, life-long assistant to Pope JPII Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz of Krakow, President of the Wold Divine Mercy Congress Cardinal Christoph Schönborn of Vienna, as well as jazz recording artist Harry Connick Jr, comedian Jim Gaffigan, and many more! About the Film
At the request of Jesus himself, Saint Faustina and her confessor, Fr. Michael Sopoćko, worked in secret with artist Eugeniusz Kazimirowski to represent on a canvas her mystical vision of the Merciful Jesus. After the painting was complete including the many corrections made at the insistence of Saint Faustina, the violently anti-Catholic Soviet occupation of Vilnius, Lithuania, forced the painting into hiding for many years. The painting was finally rediscovered and installed in its permanent home in a beautiful sanctuary in Vilnius in accordance with the will of Blessed Michal Sopoćko and the instructions of Saint Faustina.
Daniel diSilva travels around the world giving presentations on the Original Image of Divine Mercy in 3 languages. His work is under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Vilnius, and is endorsed by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization.
Press inquiries, please contact Institute@originaldivinemercy.com.
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The documentary film, The Original Image of Divine Mercy, has been officially endorsed by Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna and president of the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM), by Gintaras Grušas, Archbishop of Vilnius and President of European Bishops’ Council, and by the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization. The documentary also features an exclusive interview with Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella, president of the council.
Praise for documentary film, The Original Image of Divine Mercy, has come in from all corners of the world. Here is only a small sampling of what people have said.
“This documentary is good and serves a valuable purpose of capturing and gathering new information about the image from excellent sources. The only reason we cannot endorse this fine documentary is because the Marians were not mentioned in it.“ ~ Very Rev. Fr. Kazimierz “Father Kaz” Chwalek, MIC, Provincial Superior, Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province, Stockbridge, Massachusetts
“I can only encourage (Daniel diSilva) to continue venerating the original painting and to continue collecting and telling the story surrounding (Kazimirowski’s) deserving painting.” ~ Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, MIC
"This film beautifully tells a very important story about one of the most import works of art the world has ever known. The Unfathomable History of the Original Image of Divine Mercy is the perfect film for our time and should be seen by everyone who has ever wanted to witness Art's real power to inspire the world. An extraordinary film and itself a lasting work of art!" ~ Christoph Schönborn, O.P., Archbishop of Vienna
“The Original Image of Divine Mercy tells the story of the original painting that is now found everywhere in churches, schools, homes convents, seminaries, anyplace where Catholics gather. The informative and inspirational documentary is something I encourage everyone to see. What better time than in this Holy Year of Mercy to experience the story behind the image of Divine Mercy.” ~ Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington
“This film will help you understand why the world needs the Divine Mercy devotion and why Pope Francis has given us (a) Jubilee Year. St. Faustina’s message understood in this image is essential for our times and a beautiful exposition of the mission of Jesus.” ~ Andrew Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
“It is with enthusiasm and great joy to recommend for your viewing the awesome documentary film the original image of Divine Mercy! This documentary is so very important to all of us. You will be blessed beyond measure from this inspiration inspirational and powerful film.” ~ F. Richard Spencer, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
"The new documentary, The Original Image of Divine Mercy, is one of the most magnificent and inspiring Christian documentaries I have ever seen. It truly brings to life this Divine Image for our modern day in a way I have never seen before. I look forward to spreading this documentary to young adults across the Archdiocese of New York." ~ Colin Nykaza. Director of Young Adult Outreach Archdiocese of New York
“The Hallmark of the Holy Year of Mercy” ~ Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization
“With the whole Church focused on the mercy of God during this Jubilee Year, it is truly a blessing to have the opportunity to view the film entitled, The Original Image of Divine Mercy. I encourage Catholics to take advantage of this inspirational and informative way to strengthen your own knowledge about the devotion of Divine Mercy and the fascinating history of the Original Image of Divine Mercy. Making time to view this film is just one of the ways that Catholics can observe this Year of Mercy.” ~ Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Archdiocese of Kansas City
“It is encouraging to hear of the new documentary, The Original Image of Divine Mercy. As promoted by St. John Paul II, devotion to St. Faustina as she points to Jesus, the Source of All Mercy, is especially timely during the Jubilee Year of Mercy promulgated by Pope Francis." ~ Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, Archdiocese of Louisville
“This fascinating and beautifully produced documentary allows us to gaze upon the very face of God’s mercy, his Son Jesus Christ. What a wonderful gift in this Year of Mercy.” ~ Bishop Michael J. Sheridan, Diocese of Colorado Springs
“The Original Image of Divine Mercy is one of the best documentaries I have ever seen. If every Catholic parish showed this film, lives would be changed and works of mercy would abound!“ ~ Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC - Author - No Turning Back: A Witness to Mercy
"God's mercy has a human face, and it was revealed to Sister Faustina as the face of Jesus Christ. Watch this outstanding documentary film to fathom the mystery of this revelation. Viewing The Original Image of Divine Mercy will enrich and enlighten your spiritual experience of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy." ~ Bishop Neal J. Buckon, Auxiliary Bishop for the Western Region of the USA, Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
REVIEWS IN THE PRESS
https://plus.catholicmatch.com/articles/the-most-famous-portrait-of-jesus-found
https://irishrover.net/2016/03/jesus-visits-lithuania-the-untold-story-of-a-masterpiece/
http://thecatholicpost.com/2016/03/23/250-view-documentary-tracing-journey-of-the-original-divine-mercy-painting/
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/37248/the-original-image-of-divine-mercy-its-not-where-you-might-think
http://www.catholiclane.com/review-the-original-image-of-divine-mercy-the-untold-story-of-an-unknown-masterpiece/
https://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2016/01/documentary-about-original-divine-mercy.html#.ZFz9nOzMLX0
http://www.wnycatholicarchive.org/news/article/featured/2016/04/25/101503/documentary-on-divine-mercy-image-comes-to-tonawanda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX-alkuICp0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhvvdTfMv8U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4dSlRvv_RI
http://ashesfromburntroses.blogspot.com/2016/04/art-divine-mercy-painting-by-eugeniusz.html
https://gloria.tv/post/DRtrwx3cfUk719YvtmxNQMFur
CAST
Jim Gaffigan ... Self
Harry Connick Jr. ... Self
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn ... Self
Bishop Robert Barron ... Self
Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz ... Self
Archbishop Gintaras Grusas ... Self
Bishop Henryk Ciereszko ... Self
Daniel DiSilva ... Self
Fr. Michael Gaitley Michael Gaitley ... Self
Fr. Leo Maasburg Leo Maasburg ... Self
Fr. Henryk Drozdziel ... Self
Archbishop Kestutis Kevalas ... Self
Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz ... Self
Petras Mackela Petras Mackela ... Self
Dony Mac Manus Dony Mac Manus ... Self
Sigita Maslauskaite-Mazyline ... Self
Pranas Morkus Pranas Morkus ... Self
Skirmante Smilingyte-Zeimiene ... Self
Dominika Stec Dominika Stec ... Self
Fr. Vaidas Vaisvilas ... Self
Daniel DiSilva ... director
Original Divine Mercy Institute ... producer
Archbishop Gintaras Grusas ... executive producer
Music by
Daniel DiSilva
Mike Mangione
Cinematography by
Marc Jarabe
Film Editing by
Daniel DiSilva
Marc Jarabe
Sound Department
Aaron Hatch ... sound recordist
Additional Crew
Toma Bruzaite ... interpreter
View the trailer here:
