HONORABLE MENTIONS TO BEST HOLIDAY MOVIES
MOVING PICTURES: THE SEASON’S VERY BEST FILMS
Originally published in the 2010 Holiday Worship Guide
Capitol Newspapers - The Wisconsin State Journal
Sunday, December 19, 2010
“The Decalogue” (Polish 1989 NR not for children)
This film is #2 on the Art & Faith Top 100 Films. It is actually ten little dramas, each about 55 minutes made for Polish television by Krzysztof Kieslowski, each finding a contemporary metaphor for one of the Commandments. Most of the stories happen during winter and the holiday season.
Human Value Trilogy (French NR 1996-2005, adult themes)
The Dardenne brothers, Luc & Jean-Pierre, (Belgian) have made some of the best contemporary foreign films dealing with the value of a human being. Their intimate film style and challenging interpersonal stories explore the value of human life. Although not a formal trilogy, these three movies are excellent for the holiday season.
Originally published in the 2010 Holiday Worship Guide
Capitol Newspapers - The Wisconsin State Journal
Sunday, December 19, 2010
HONORABLE MENTIONS
“The Decalogue” (Polish 1989 NR not for children)
This film is #2 on the Art & Faith Top 100 Films. It is actually ten little dramas, each about 55 minutes made for Polish television by Krzysztof Kieslowski, each finding a contemporary metaphor for one of the Commandments. Most of the stories happen during winter and the holiday season.
Human Value Trilogy (French NR 1996-2005, adult themes)
The Dardenne brothers, Luc & Jean-Pierre, (Belgian) have made some of the best contemporary foreign films dealing with the value of a human being. Their intimate film style and challenging interpersonal stories explore the value of human life. Although not a formal trilogy, these three movies are excellent for the holiday season.
“L’Fils (The Son)” – This film is #5 on the Art & Faith Top 100 (2002)
“L’Efants (The Child)” – #35 on the Art & Faith list (2005)
“La Promesse (The Promise)” – #65 on the 2004 Art & Faith list. (1996)
TEN RECOMMENDED FILMS
THREE BEST OF THE CLASSICS
posted by John Brian @ 12/22/2010
Books by Fr John Brian available through Holy Transfiguration Publications
2 Comments:
At 12/23/2010,
Anonymous said…
Father if you haven't already try 'Live and Become' about an orthodox Ethiopian boy who pretends to be a falasha to get to Israel during famine - quite moving
At 12/23/2010,
Rev Fr John Brian said…
I have seen it! It IS a truly remarkable film, but it is not about the winter holidays. I hope to have another list about other holiday seasons. Please continue to keep me informed.
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