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Mary of Nazareth is directed by the famous European filmmaker Giacomo Campiotti.
This conviction brought forth within me an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that drew out an immense amount of love and trust from within, all while watching the film. Her unshakeable faith is what inspired me the most, and the greatest pain and glory trust of all is that which Mary endured. Upon the realization that there is chaos around the corner, she still holds onto her peace.
I wish to achieve that disposition of serenity that is devoid of any restlessness while maintaining deep contemplation, as I watch her ponder through every move she makes. First, she says yes, and only then does she decide to wait for God to show her the way. The depth of her trust is intoxicatingly beautiful and astonishing to observe.
You will wonder how God managed to put her soul to rest while desiring to obtain that silence and tranquillity. In this film, the mother of Jesus is regarded as a monumental stronghold for many people to behold. Such a great pictorial representation of Mary is represented in this book and movie and it makes her an ideal role model for little girls far and wide. There is not an inch of doubt that she will allow you to rest beside her without jeopardizing your safety.
This is how the life of Jesus felt. We met Mary had parents and a backstory. Parents Mary was charged with raising her as she would appear to be graceful and full of sin. The mystery of a child that does not sin is perplexing enough but parents dealing with such a child is something else altogether. Though they believed to be the guardian of a special child, God, in fact, had a strange plan for them. God knew how to protect Mary from pain and to ensure she did not get destroyed in the process. The suffering from God the Father himself is enough proof that even for those showered with blessings He takes a tough stand. To the Father, a child created without sin bore no importance. Accepting the unexplainable pain and suffering in which Mary was created, brings God into the equation itself out of that situation, that is the willingness to ensure glory to Him.
While watching the film, I reflected on what an innocuous sketch of love this would be for an audience inept with Mary’s actual story. For those who consider Mary an undesirable figure, thinking that too much prominence is too much for a Catholic to place on her, this film is for them. To see the giving of self as a Servant of the Lord, and not know the intricate details of God’s plan, requires tremendous self-denial. She was questioned to the point of being humiliated. She had to undergo the process of giving birth in a dreamlike condition. The world was to make claim of her most cherished. Though she and Jesus were so closely knit, she had to allow Him the breadth to be the Messiah He was called to be. Her suffering was profoundly intertwined with Jesus. One can only have renewed respect and awe for the Mother of God and the choice He made for His own Mother.
Alissa Jung played the part of Mary. To me, her soft eyes and gentle demeanour exuded a sense of Holy Purity. That radiating beauty, the Holy Purity, is what transformed hearts that came across her. One more thing that caught my attention in the film was that Mary’s face did not change throughout the years, even though she was bound to age, which seemed strange. Her hair under her mantle does show hints of grey, but only very slightly. At first, I found this annoying because I mused that it would be more realistic to change her appearance per the scene’s age. Then I slowly began to think of a much bigger picture. Considering the level of preservation Mary was in, and as her beauty radiated from purification, could it be that she was untouched in beauty as well?
With the combination of a great musical score, this film was lent an unbelievable amount of emotion and majesty. This film appears to be unmarked, but as is customary for Ignatius press, children 12 and above would mark them to be more suitable for the violent scenes of the film. I had not read this before and watched the film with my children.
While they winced a little during the crucifixion of Jesus, I believe it was reasonable for them to witness the pain their Savior went through. It was not as graphic as many other movies. Parents who do want to protect younger kids can take them out during the Slaughter of the Innocents and before the scourging and crucifixion.
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