Vision - From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen. Review by Loci B. Lenar Shannon Attaway, director of home media production at Zeitgeist Films has sent me a screeners copy of 'Vision' before its public …More
Vision - From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen.
Review by Loci B. Lenar
Shannon Attaway, director of home media production at Zeitgeist Films has sent me a screeners copy of 'Vision' before its public debut in the USA. I am grateful for her kindness in supplying me with a copy of the movie. Produced in Germany by Zeitgeist Films, Vision was originally released in 2009, but now is available to purchase in a DVD format with English subtitles for the U.S. market beginning on April 19th.
Not knowing what to expect from this attention-grabbing film, I sat down on my living room couch and watched the movie for the entire 110 minutes without flinching an eye. My usual routine is to consume some snacks and drink beverages to counter my restlessness when watching TV or a film. However, I was totally absorbed in this fascinating movie for the entire time!
Director Margarethe von Trotta has captured the spiritual journey of Hildegard von Bingen in an upfront and poignant film about the 12th-century Benedictine nun and mystic, portrayed with a powerful performance by actress Barbara Sukowa. The movie provides insight into Hildegard von Bingen's remarkable life including her straightforward approach and skill in challenging superiors to make changes as a result of her visions and messages that she said were from God.
Vision is categorically a thought provoking film of intensity with an impressionable account of Hildegard's Christian faith that a general audience will find interesting!
My review of the film with additional information regarding Hildegard von Bingen can be read on the following blog: Angels, Wonders, and Miracles of Faith
Review by Loci B. Lenar
Shannon Attaway, director of home media production at Zeitgeist Films has sent me a screeners copy of 'Vision' before its public debut in the USA. I am grateful for her kindness in supplying me with a copy of the movie. Produced in Germany by Zeitgeist Films, Vision was originally released in 2009, but now is available to purchase in a DVD format with English subtitles for the U.S. market beginning on April 19th.
Not knowing what to expect from this attention-grabbing film, I sat down on my living room couch and watched the movie for the entire 110 minutes without flinching an eye. My usual routine is to consume some snacks and drink beverages to counter my restlessness when watching TV or a film. However, I was totally absorbed in this fascinating movie for the entire time!
Director Margarethe von Trotta has captured the spiritual journey of Hildegard von Bingen in an upfront and poignant film about the 12th-century Benedictine nun and mystic, portrayed with a powerful performance by actress Barbara Sukowa. The movie provides insight into Hildegard von Bingen's remarkable life including her straightforward approach and skill in challenging superiors to make changes as a result of her visions and messages that she said were from God.
Vision is categorically a thought provoking film of intensity with an impressionable account of Hildegard's Christian faith that a general audience will find interesting!
My review of the film with additional information regarding Hildegard von Bingen can be read on the following blog: Angels, Wonders, and Miracles of Faith
