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Arab Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
Martin Scorsese and Pope Francis teamed to produce 'Aldeas - A New Story'
NEW YORK, May 1, (AP): Martin Scorsese is producing a documentary made with Pope Francis that will chronicle the late pontiff's work with cinema in the global educational movement he founded before his death. "Aldeas - A New Story' will feature conversations between Pope Francis and Scorsese, including what the filmmakers say are the Pope's final in-depth on-camera interview for a film. The documentary will detail the work of Scholas Occurrentes, a non-profit, international organization founded by the Pope in 2013 to promote the "Culture of Encounter' among youth. Part of that organization's work has included filmmaking under the Aldeas initiative. The documentary will show young people in Indonesia, Italy, and the Gambia participating in Aldeas and making short films. Aldeas Scholas Film and Scorsese's Sikelia Productions, which announced the documentary on Wednesday, said the film is "a testament to the enduring belief that creativity is not only a means of expression but a path to hope and transformation.' Before his death, Pope Francis called Aldeas "an extremely poetic and very constructive project because it goes to the roots of what human life is, human sociability, human conflicts ... the essence of a life's journey.' No release date was announced for the film. "Now, more than ever, we need to talk to each other, listen to one another cross-culturally," Scorsese said in a statement. "One of the best ways to accomplish this is by sharing the stories of who we are, reflected from our personal lives and experiences. It helps us understand and value how each of us sees the world. It was important to Pope Francis for people across the globe to exchange ideas with respect while also preserving their cultural identity, and cinema is the best medium to do that.' Scorsese met numerous times with Pope Francis over the years, and their conversations sometimes informed work undertaken by the 82-year-old filmmaker of "The Last Temptation of Christ' and "Silence.' After meeting with Pope Francis in 2023, Scorsese announced that he would made another film centered on Jesus, though that project - an adaptation of Shūsaku Endō's "A Life of Jesus' - hasn't yet gone into production. Last fall, Scorsese produced an eight-part docudrama series for Fox Nation called "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints.' Francis died on April 21, and a conclave to elect a new pope is scheduled to begin on May 7.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Martin Scorsese tells the story of St. Moses the Black, a once-bloodthirsty bandit who became an icon of mercy
From formerly enslaved runaway to revered saint, St. Moses the Black's life tells a story of radical redemption. Now, Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese brings the tale of the bandit-turned-monk to life in part two of the powerful Fox Nation docudrama series, "The Saints." Set in 4th century Egypt, the episode follows a violent fugitive named Moses as he transforms from a feared, bloodthirsty bandit into a symbol of spiritual awakening – one whose story would become etched into Christian history. Martin Scorsese's 'The Saints' Returns To Fox Nation For Lent Spotlighting Francis Of Assisi, Other Legends After a sudden moment of faith, the former Ethiopian slave abandoned his life of crime and sought peace inside a remote monastery in the desert of Wadi El Natrun, then called Scetis. There, Moses embarked on a turbulent journey of repentance and transformation, ultimately rising to become a respected Christian leader and an outspoken advocate for nonviolence. Read On The Fox News App But before dedicating his life to Christ, he led a gang of robbers who terrorized the region. As the episode explores, when he committed one crime too many, he found himself running from the authorities, and he sought refuge in the monastery. Part 2 Of 'Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints' Returns On Fox Nation For Easter Season "Moses found himself at one of the desert communities founded by ascetic Christian monks who gave away all of their worldly possessions. They were led by their abbot, Isidore," Scorsese narrates. The renowned filmmaker shares how Moses' transformation came to a head when he was forced to choose: if he wished to live among the monks, he had to give up his life of violence. He made his decision and surrendered to Christ, preaching peace and converting others, but his test of conviction reached a turning point during a harrowing raid on his new home. Click Here To Join Fox Nation "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" originally premiered in November 2024, releasing episodes throughout the Christian season of Advent that centered around the lives of other famous figures such as Joan of Arc, John the Baptist, Sebastian, and Maximilian Kolbe. Now the docuseries has returned for the Lenten season, featuring canonized legends like St. Francis of Assisi and St. Mary Magdalene, in addition to Moses the Black. The episode of "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" featuring St. Moses the Black is available for streaming now on Fox Nation. Fox Nation programs are viewable on-demand and from your mobile device app, but only for Fox Nation subscribers. Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library from your favorite Fox Nation personalities. Fox News' Benji Ferraro contributed to this article source: Martin Scorsese tells the story of St. Moses the Black, a once-bloodthirsty bandit who became an icon of mercy
Fox News
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Martin Scorsese tells the story of St. Moses the Black, a once-bloodthirsty bandit who became an icon of mercy
From formerly enslaved runaway to revered saint, St. Moses the Black's life tells a story of radical redemption. Now, Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese brings the tale of the bandit-turned-monk to life in part two of the powerful Fox Nation docudrama series, "The Saints." Set in 4th century Egypt, the episode follows a violent fugitive named Moses as he transforms from a feared, bloodthirsty bandit into a symbol of spiritual awakening – one whose story would become etched into Christian history. After a sudden moment of faith, the former Ethiopian slave abandoned his life of crime and sought peace inside a remote monastery in the desert of Wadi El Natrun, then called Scetis. There, Moses embarked on a turbulent journey of repentance and transformation, ultimately rising to become a respected Christian leader and an outspoken advocate for nonviolence. But before dedicating his life to Christ, he led a gang of robbers who terrorized the region. As the episode explores, when he committed one crime too many, he found himself running from the authorities, and he sought refuge in the monastery. "Moses found himself at one of the desert communities founded by ascetic Christian monks who gave away all of their worldly possessions. They were led by their abbot, Isidore," Scorsese narrates. The renowned filmmaker shares how Moses' transformation came to a head when he was forced to choose: if he wished to live among the monks, he had to give up his life of violence. He made his decision and surrendered to Christ, preaching peace and converting others, but his test of conviction reached a turning point during a harrowing raid on his new home. "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" originally premiered in November 2024, releasing episodes throughout the Christian season of Advent that centered around the lives of other famous figures such as Joan of Arc, John the Baptist, Sebastian, and Maximilian Kolbe. Now the docuseries has returned for the Lenten season, featuring canonized legends like St. Francis of Assisi and St. Mary Magdalene, in addition to Moses the Black. The episode of "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" featuring St. Moses the Black is available for streaming now on Fox Nation. Fox Nation programs are viewable on-demand and from your mobile device app, but only for Fox Nation subscribers. Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library from your favorite Fox Nation personalities.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Part 2 of 'Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints' returns on Fox Nation for Easter season
The second part of the FoX Nation docuseries "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" is set to kick off with new stories of remarkable men and women who changed the world beginning Friday, April 4. Part 2 of the hit series will premiere with an episode focusing on the story of Saint Francis of Assisi, a beloved Catholic saint who is remembered for his humility, service to the poor and love of animals. Viewers will learn about the remarkable story of how Francis went from being a wealthy man to leaving behind his possessions to serve God after a life-changing experience witnessing the horrors of war. "Francis puts aside his old life of frivolity and searches for new meaning," a preview of the episode says. "He finds it in a command from Jesus himself – to 'rebuild my church.' Francis spends the rest of his life following that command, in the process starting a brotherhood, preaching on how to live like Christ, and even ending face-to-face with the Saracen leader Sultan Al-Kamil at the height of the Fifth Crusade." Pope Francis Makes 1St Public Appearance In Five Weeks, Returns To The Vatican New episodes of "The Saints" drop weekly on Fox Nation until April 18. The legendary Martin Scorsese, who is the executive producer and host of the series, also tells the stories of Moses the Black and Mary Magdalene, two saints who model to others the ability to overcome great hardship and find hope and freedom in Christ. Read On The Fox News App Moses the Black, who escaped from slavery, went from being "bloodthirsty" to casting aside his former life and giving up violence. Click Here To Get Fox Nation "The Saints" culminates during Holy Week, telling the story of Mary Magdalene who suffered "great spiritual affliction" until she met Jesus, who healed her. "After Jesus cures her of seven demons, Mary becomes one of his closest followers," a preview of the episode explains. "She travels with Jesus and supports him, witnessing the growth of his ministry, his miracles, and eventually his crucifixion. But her most important role is as the witness to Jesus's resurrection – where she is tasked with spreading the word to the world of Jesus's resurrection, overcoming doubters to become an important herald of early Christianity." To learn more about the full stories of the saints, sign up now on Fox Nation and watch "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints." Click Here To Join Fox Nation Fox Nation programs are viewable on-demand and from your mobile device app, but only for Fox Nation subscribers. Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library from your favorite Fox Nation article source: Part 2 of 'Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints' returns on Fox Nation for Easter season
