Silence
Questioning assumptions about God
January 6, 2017
Brendan McManus SJ says The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius, a key element of Jesuit training, permeates Martin Scorsese's latest film 'Silence'
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‘Silence’ – an amazing film
December 15, 2016
Scorsese's latest film 'Silence' may be set in 17th century Japan but it resonates with modern day issues like the torture of prisoners and the persecution of Christians.
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Scorsese’s ‘Silence’ – prayer and provocation
December 14, 2016
Scorsese's latest film 'Silence', based on the 1966 novel by Shusaku Endo, is a provocative but rewarding watch, according to Dermot Roantree of Irish Jesuit Communications
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December 9, 2016
An deep and revealing interview with Martin Scorsese by Italian Jesuit Antonio Spadaro, on foot of the world premier of 'Silence'
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Jesuits help Scorsese with ‘Silence’
February 5, 2015
Irish Jesuit Brian Mac Cuarta and the staff of the Roman Jesuit Archives are helping Martin Scorsese's production team with details for 'Silence', a film adaptation of Shusako Endo's novel...
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