A new major movie, FATIMA, inspired by the story of the apparitions of Fatima in Portugal, will be released worldwide in theaters from April 2020. This movie is “a powerful and uplifting drama about the power of faith”, based on the story of a 10-year old shepherd and her two young cousins in Fatima, Portugal, who report seeing visions of the Virgin Mary.”
The film details their courageous response during which they faced ridicule, persecution, and punishment from within their own family, their local community, and the government. Throughout they maintained their childhood innocence while also remaining true to their mission of bringing a message of peace to the world.
FATIMA was filmed as an epic feature in Portugal and includes actors such as Harvey Keitel, Sonia Braga, Goran Visnjic, Joaquim de Almeida, Lucia Moniz, and Stephanie Gil in the iconic role of the Little Seer, Lucia. Directed by Marco Pontecorvo, and featuring an original song “Gratia Plena” performed by Andrea Bocelli, FATIMA is a profound, beautiful and authentic homage to the human story behind the apparitions and miracle of Fatima.
The World Apostolate of Fatima has been a part of this project, right from its initial stage of production and it is with delight that we see it coming to reality. The film will be a rare opportunity for the Apostolate to promote the meaning and message of Fatima to a wider public.
Prof. Americo López-Ortiz, international President says that the film FATIMA “presents the authentic Message of Fatima with a new perspective, appealing to our contemporary world; a drama unique in its call to those hungering for God’s intervention in history to bring peace and goodwill among humans. A beautiful cinematography serves as a background to a story based on true facts that portrays God’s love and mercy towards mankind.” And he adds that “it is a film that will move hearts in a positive way and that will be a reference for many years to come.”
The Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, in Portugal, has also endorsed the movie, underlying that “the film leads us to reflect that 100 years later, the light of God that the Virgin Mary shined upon Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia still lights the way for those who commit to a life of faith in the Gospel.”
The trailer of the film is available here. For more information, visit the webpage www.fatimathemovie.com
