Product Description
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In a world torn apart by persecution, war and oppression, 3
children in ima, Portugal were chosen by God to offer an
urgent message of hope to the world. Based on the memoirs of the
oldest seer, Lucia Santos, and many thousands of independent
eye-witness accounts, The 13th Day dramatizes the true story of
three young shepherds who experienced six apparitions of Our Lady
between May and October 1917, which culminated in the final
prophesied Miracle of the Sun on October 13th. Abducted from
their homes, thrown into prison and interrogated under the threat
of death in the government's attempt to silence them, the
children remained true to their story about the crucial messages
from Mary of prayer, repentance and conversion for the world.
Our Lady gave a secret to the children told in three parts, from
a harrowing vision of hell, to prophetic warnings of future
events including the advent and timing of the Second World War,
the spread of communism, and the attempted assassination of the
Pope.
Stylistically beautiful and technically innovative, the film uses
state-of-the-art digital effects to create stunning images of the
visions and the final miracle that have never before been fully
realized on screen. on location in Portugal and in the UK,
the film has a cast of hundreds to re-create the scenes of the
70,000 strong crowds, with 3 young Portuguese actors playing the
iconic roles of the Seers.
Witness the greatest miracle of the 20th Century, and experience
the incredible, emotionally-charged and harrowing world of three
young children whose choice to remain loyal to their beliefs,
even in the face of death, would inspire thousands.
Filmed in High Definition with Dolby Surround Sound. Stars Jane
Lesley, Michael D'Cruze, Filipa Fernandes and Tarek Merlin.
This DVD contains the following language tracks: English with
optional English, Spanish or Portuguese subtitles.
Special Features
- 24 page companion Collector's Booklet with special interviews,
articles, pictures and more!
- Film on ima with Fr. Andrew Apostoli titled "ima: Message
of Hope for Today"
- Optional English, Spanish or Portuguese subtitles
- DVD case includes an actual Rosary
- beautiful color leaflet with Rosary mysteries and prayers
- lovely color ima prayer card
Review
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The 13th Day is the best film ever made about ima the most
beautiful and effective, as well as one of the most historically
accurate. Sister Lucia's memories are imbued with an aura of
reverie and contemplation by striking visuals, an effective score
and a stark, simple narrative. A fact-based film that succeeds in
being both artful and reverent is a rare thing. The 13th Day
succeeds. --Steve Greydanus, National Catholic Register
Catholic and non-Catholic viewers alike will be captivated by the
dramatic and artistic retelling of the ima apparitions during
a new film, The 13th Day. The lighting, careful positioning of
characters within a scene and innovative cinematic effects add to
the film's appeal. The directors, Ian and Dominic Higgins, use
digital effects to help viewers realize the profound and powerful
nature of both the apparitions and the miracle. --Laura Wright,
Catholic Standard
A remarkable re-telling of the story of ima, told from the
perspective of Sister Lucia s memories. A moving presentation
that vividly portrays the courage of the children and the great
demands made not only on them but on their families. I believe
that many will be deeply touched by the film. --Most Reverend
Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, UK