FILMMAKERS OF FAITH Print the Legend The great director John Ford's American pilgrimage included many films informed by his Catholic roots, even though he found biblical stories "pretty dull." by Eric David | posted 11/04/08
FILMMAKERS OF FAITH Finding God in Ordinary Life The great filmmaker Robert Bresson sought to depict truth and goodness in a world where "things are going very badly." by Eric David | posted 09/16/08
'The Man Who Saw the Angel' Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky opposed any intellectual interpretation of his films, but they were rife with spiritual imagery and signs of his faith.
by Eric David | posted 07/24/07
Save the Wales Veteran producer Ken Wales, who recently finished Amazing Grace, the William Wilberforce bio-pic, now turns to John Newton's story—and a Chariots of Fire sequel.
by Mark Moring | posted 02/19/07
It's a Wonderful Filmography From Mr. Deeds and Mr. Smith through George Bailey and his Wonderful Life, the films of director Frank Capra show goodness triumphant in a brutally fallen world—with faith as the key.
by Frank Smith | posted 12/05/06
Looking for Something The films of Krzyzstof Kieslowski are haunted by spiritual imagery, and yet the Polish director never really found grace—or got past "the God of the Old Testament … who ruthlessly demands obedience."
by Eric David | posted 11/01/06
A Cranky Catholic Born to a Catholic family and later attending a Jesuit school, Alfred Hitchcock often incorporated religious imagery into his films—even though he had a love-hate relationship with faith.
by Peter T. Chattaway | posted 07/25/06
Angels, Cowboys, and Christians From Wings of Desire to his most recent film, Don't Come Knocking, German director Wim Wenders takes viewers on spiritual journeys through differing perspectives. by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 03/28/06
From Ace to the Almighty Director Tom Shadyac, a Christian best known for his mega-hit Bruce Almighty, has come a long way since Ace Ventura. Here, we take a look at Shadyac's faith and films. by Eric David | posted 03/07/06
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