Spirituality
MENNONITES, into the heart of a secret community
They are the descendants of an ancient world. The last survivors of a religious denomination, sometimes described as sectarian, which shapes their traditional way of life.
They are called Mennonites, and they are at war with the modernity that threatens their existence. Present throughout the wor...
SISTERS IN THE SHADOWS
The 19th and 20th centuries were periods of deadly wars, natural disasters, famines and diseases in China. While the Jesuits regarded these times and issues through the eyes of the spirit, the female congregations regarded them through the eyes of the heart.
These female religious orders brought,...
THE RELIGIOUS ART MARKET
A dive into the enigmatic world of the religious art trade! A flourishing market that attracts thieves, stimulates international traffic and raises thorny questions about the spiritual, artistic and monetary value of objects.
Do inanimate objects have a soul? Today, many sacred art objects, such ...
We Are The Men
In December 2020, Pope Francis announced that the whole of 2021 would be dedicated to Saint Joseph, who occupies a central position in the nativity scene. Discreet, and yet...
Over the centuries, Saint Joseph has remained an essential part of the Holy Family in the minds of believers.
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SANCTUARY – SANCTUARIES
Shrines are attractive places that are not only spiritual, historical, and cultural, but part of our heritage. For many people, they have become the only tangible link with the Church, when on holiday or travelling.
This series offers viewers a sensory and spiritual experience as they discover th...
BEING A FATHER
The "new" fathers: what does being a father mean today?
What is a father’s place in a parental couple or in society today? Through interviews with specialists, psychotherapists, scientists, doctors, and historians, but above all through the touching testimonies of fathers themselves, the film ask...
CHRISTIANS FACING THE ECOLOGICAL EMERGENCY
A fascinating and highly topical reflection on responsibilities of Man, and in particular of Christians, in the face of the destruction of the living world.
According to Genesis, Adam and Eve were called by God to “rule" over creation. But what does “ruling over creation" mean in the original pla...
DESIRE AND VIOLENCE: René GIRARD’S mimetic theory
At the root of violence, there is mimetic desire: this revealing theory about human evil was developed by René Girard. In this fascinating portrait, we explore the human laws of mimetic desire, and why they can lead to violence. A film that resonates all the more strongly today, in a society severel...
The CFTC, 100 years of Christian trade unionism
The CFTC (French Confederation of Christian Workers) celebrated its 100th anniversary in November 2019. However, the trade union almost failed to come into being and could have disappeared on several occasions.
This film describes the birth of the CFTC and the key moments of its history, and reve...