Picturing Mary
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Brand: QUESTAR INCNarrator: Jane Seymour
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 57 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-01-23
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: QD3684
Studio: Questar
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- PICTURING MARY (DVD MOVIE)
Movie Reviews of Picturing Mary
Movie Review: The Mother of God pictured in exquisite art
Summary: 5 Stars
As the title suggest, Picturing Mary is a film about the depiction of the Virgin Mary in various art forms specially in paintings, frescoes, etchings, and sculptures. While, the first half of the film is centered on European Cathedrals (Istanbul, Rome, Sienna, Venice, etc.), the later part takes you to Africa (Ethiopia) and Southern America, where the depiction of the Virgin Mother of God is just as exquisite and elaborate, if lesser seen and appreciated. Major work by Duccio, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and other named and unnamed masters are shown.
The narration by Jane Seymour is great, but the script can jump from one topic to another too quickly. Its 57 minutes runtime seems too short, but the art shown is top notch and the filmmography great. Every frame is sharp and flawless.
Unlike 'The Face', which covers the depiction of Jesus Christ in art with a much deeper perspective, 'Picturing Mary' is more content with just showing the exquisite depiction of the Virgin Mother of God alone (ie less commentary).
As stated, it a bit on the short side, but I feel the chance to see these great art is worth the price of admission. This is a film on Catholic faith, and this review is written and rated by a Catholic. So be guided accordingly...
Summary of Picturing Mary
Narrated by Jane Seymour with dramatic readings by James Keach, this moving program takes viewers on an artistic journey spanning almost 2,000 years and crossing four continents. It visits museums, chapels cathedrals to view rare and sacred masterpieces by such artists as Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Caravaggio and Duccio in their original locations. These treasured artworks reveal the artist s expression of their personal devotion, and are an enduring testament to Mary as the sublime embodiment of the virtues of the human race. Run Time: 57 minutes Format: 1 disk, DVDPublisher: Ignatius PressSimilar DVD Movies
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