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| | Description | This powerful epic film depicts the life of Fr. Carlo Gnocchi, an Italian priest who labored heroically to minister to the wounded anddying soldiers during World War II, and to victims of the war on thehome front. While teaching students at the Gonzaga Institute in Milan,Fr. Gnocchi volunteered to be the military chaplain on the war front.After witnessing the horrors of the war, helping many sufferingsoldiers, and miraculously escaping death, he returned to start afoundation for the many children who were victims of the war. StarringDaniele Liotti (St. Anthony), this film tells of Don Gnocchi sinspiring work with the students, the soldiers, and the children. Hisgreat legacy lives on today in the Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation thatprovides medical care for thousands of patients in over 75 hospitalsand clinics in Europe, and his cause for Beatification is underway inRome. This DVD contains the following language subtitles: Spanish and English. Special Features include a 16 page booklet by Daria Sockey with studyquestions, biography of Don Gnocchi, and resource list. Also has aBehind the Scenes featurette. Distributor: Ignatius Press Director: Cinzia Torrini Format: DVD, 200 minutes ISBN: 897079001669 | |
| | Product Details | | Actors: | Daniele Liotti, Giulio Pampiglione, Francesco Martino, Alexandra Dinu | | Director: | Cinzia Torrini | | Format: | NTSC | | Number of Discs: | 1 | | Studio: | Ignatius Press | | Run Time: | 200 minutes | | DVD Release Date: | February 27, 2009 | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 9 reviews |
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30 of 32 found the following review helpful:
 WOW! What a powerful witness to the Christian Faith! Mar 13, 2009
By Gabriel Espinosa
"Gabriel Espinosa"
This one is not just for Catholics, or even Christians, but for all people searching to perfect themselves. Excellent example of what it is to truly give of oneself for the sake of others, to the very end. Powerful ending. Re-masculinizes a badly feminized priesthood. A MUST for Catholic boys and teens who are still discerning God's path for them in life. Really shines as an example of what a priest is. Both holy and defective (the humanity) at the same time. This sort of movie should be mandatory viewing in all CCD classes. Great for girls also in terms of what a Catholic needs to be. This is the sort of film which inspires and inflames the seeds of priestly vocation in boys. Alas that "modernist" catechetical directors are so damned lame and insist on making Catholicism as "comfortable" as possible. What blindness!!
16 of 17 found the following review helpful:
A Look at War and Charity Nov 30, 2009
By Joseph Porreca
Paul Fussell, a literary scholar and World War II veteran, writes about war largely from a perspective forged in infantry combat. As an antidote to what he calls "military romanticism" he wrote the book, "The Boys' Crusade: The American Infantry in Northwestern Europe, 1944-1945," in which he states, "anyone who imagines a military `victory' gratifying is mistaken" (p. xiii). Professor Fussell dedicated this book "TO THOSE ON BOTH SIDES WHO SUFFERED" (the dedication is entirely capitalized in the book).
I was reminded of "The Boys' Crusade" while watching the movie, "Father of Mercy." In this film, war's gore and cruelty is seen from the vantage point of Father Carlo Gnocchi as a combat military chaplain for the Italian army in World War II and, after the war, as a caregiver for the war's most undeserving victims, children who were mutilated during the war by bullets, bombs and mines. "Father of Mercy" shows casualties as being not only soldiers and civilians wounded and killed, but their families and friends. Wounds are portrayed not only as physical, but mental and spiritual.
In one memorable combat scene on the Russian front, two Italian soldiers are suddenly confronted by a Soviet soldier. All three are paralyzed with fear - not of dying, but of killing. Finally, the Russian is killed by one of the Italians, who suffered devastating psychological damage as a result. This scene reflects findings of the United States Army that only 15% of American soldiers in combat in World War II fired their weapons at the enemy, so repulsive is it to kill another human being (see "The Price of Valor," The New Yorker, July 12&19, 2004).
"Father of Mercy" is laudable for its depiction of war and for its celebration of the selfless, heroic charity of Fr. Gnocchi. My major complaint would be the inclusion in this movie of a love story subplot which unnecessarily lengthens the film, adding little if anything to the more important themes.
18 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 Disappointed Aug 18, 2009
By P. Brady
"tradpab916"
This priest's story was a good one, I am sure. But why insert a love triangle when there wasn't one in reality? Italy is the same as Hollywood it seems. And this true story took place during World War II. Well, the ones who made the movie were probably not Catholic or were born after Vatican II when the novus ordo Mass started. When this priest was actually a priest, the Mass was in LATIN and totally different from the way the director/producer portrayed it. The vestments were correct, but the words were not. This is not a truly Catholic movie. Somebody truly orthodox should remake this movie please! It was terrible. Also, the story was sappy to begin with. Not realistic. Shame on Ignatius Press for putting forth such a bad movie. Too long, too.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Tender Mercy May 26, 2009
By Jean Bouton
"jeanne.com(child of Mary)"
Incredible Priest.. Needs to be a Saint..Liotti portrays with deep understanding and talent..Pray God, we have more priests like this..Hope you love him too... Great Movie...
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Wonderful Story Oct 31, 2009
By Lorshel
This is a great story - and it is true! Italian film makers are experts at this type of film. I didn't want it to end so I watched it over several evenings - crying the whole time. It tells the stories of several people - not just Don Gnocchi. A wonderful movie for families.
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