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| | Description | Flavio Insinna gives a winning performance as John (Don) Bosco, the great priest and educator of youth from the tough streets of Turin, Italy. Beautifully filmed in Italy, this epic movie dramatizes the many challenges that Don Bosco had to overcome from this childhood through founding his religious order, the Salesians, for helping educate boys. Growing up without a father gave him compassion for the many orphans that he cared for, while he faced persecution from both secular society and the Church as he fought to build a place to house and educate the homeless, outcast youth of Turin. His deep faith, creative imagination and profound charity shine through in this wonderful film. | |
| | Product Details | | Actors: | Flavio Insinna; Lina Sastri; Charles Dance | | Director: | Lodovico Gasparini | | Format: | NTSC | | Language: | English, Italian | | Number of Discs: | 1 | | Studio: | Ignatius Press | | Run Time: | 210 minutes | | DVD Release Date: | February 20, 2007 | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 18 reviews |
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 A Rarity: A positive movie that is not boring Jun 10, 2010
This is the kind of movie that Hollywood would rarely make. Its the kind of story that we rarely hear these days. And, for just these reasons, this is the movie that you should see!
You have a young man growing up in Italy in 1800s. He does farm labor, does not have a lot of money, but seems to have a talent for school and all things intellectual. He decides to study for the preisthood. Once he becomes a preist, he has a rare selflessness about him. His sole interest, is helping the poor boys of the street, which were quite plentiful during this time period in Italy. He forgives those who are viewed as criminals by society and is the sole voice of those who nobody cares about. He puts his own reputation and position on the line time and time again, he teaches the Christian faith and the gift of literacy to the impoverished children who were often seen as outcasts and criminals. It was very hard for him to secure any support or resources to help these children, and he faced obstacle and obstacle. These obstacles even included the hierarchy of the Catholic Church at times. But he never gave up.
This movie can be quite striking. Its rare that we pay any attention to this kind of man anymore. In modern society, we have become so pampered that it is strange to see the tale of someone who is willing to do anything to help those around him. John Bosco is the kind of role model that our society needs, but rarely comes across. Those who made this movie should be thanked for telling this tale and giving the world a well-made film about such an inspiring man!
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St John Bosco: Mission to Love Feb 06, 2010
What a great movie to see a priest do so much good for so many impoverished children. Such a beautiful story of how we are all called to love and what God can accomplish if we surrender to this love and follow the true calling of the heart.
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Additional Product Info. Jan 25, 2010
A very uplifting and inspirational movie about one of the most influential people of the 20th Century. I'd also would like to add the the product description above that the DVD has two audio versions (English and Italian) as well as subtitles (Spanish and English), a behind-the-scenes featurette and a 16-page collector's booklet with study guide and film photos.
Hope that helps.
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 Flavio Insinna is a believable saint Feb 13, 2009
Flavio Insinna was very convincing as a saint. Superb acting on his part. Most times the arts just don't get it right. The purity, courage and innocence of a saint shines through. Any time you need a nudge on your road to holiness watching this movie gives you the boost you need. The movie is a bit primative compared to top grossing american films and the child actors are amateurs to say the least but it makes the movie all the more sincere. I believe the movie is in another language and it has an english voice-over.
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St. John Bosco: Mission to Love Feb 06, 2009
Italian made-for-TV movie, spread out over two nights broadcast. Compiled here on one DVD. Very well put together film, as strong as anything broadcast here in the states. Excellent performances from the cast!
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