Six ways to santiago documents travelers who make the trek to the. Rather than random footage of pilgrim sites and narration of historical tidbits, this 84minute movie keeps it real. While each of the six pilgrims walks the camino for different reasons and with varied backgrounds, they each experience personal triumphs over. A filmmaker follows hikers as they walk 500 miles to the shrine of st. Following the journeys of six modernday pilgrims as they cope with blisters, exhaustion, and loneliness, walking the camino explores the universal themes of. Some viewers may have watched the way, with martin sheen also a very fine flick, and wonder whether it is worth it to sit through walking the camino. There are paths and traditional routes from across europe that historically carried pilgrims to santiago, and even as far back as the twelfth century, it was a popular pilgrimage, with the codex. Smith returned from walking the 500mile trail herself. With the incredible inkind support from countless individuals, albergues, organizations, businesses and spanish governments, we were able to begin production. James, is the name of the many pilgrim routes that end at the shrine of st. This film is an upclose look at the ancient spiritiual.
While each of the six pilgrims walks the camino for different reasons and with varied backgrounds, they each experience personal. Walking the camino is more about the ways in which humanity and kindness manifest themselves along the path. While each of the six pilgrims walks the camino for different reasons and with. Six ways to santiago times favorite theater button. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. I purchased it from the camino store and it was with me in australia in less than a week thank you ivar. The six primary subjects in walking the camino, the moving new documentary by lydia smith, chose to strip themselves of the burden of daily routines and go on a monthlong, metaphysical pilgrimage across spain, on footjust a starting point st. Six ways to santiago was recommended to us before we went, but we ran out of time to order it. Pilgrims have been walking these trails since the middle ages, on their way to santiago cathedral, where the remains of st james are reputedly buried. We of course watched the way martin sheen many times. Following the journeys of six modernday pilgrims as they cope with blisters, exhaustion, and loneliness, walking the camino explores the universal themes of this physically challenging, spiritually nourishing, and profoundly enlightening journey. Six ways to santiago follows various pilgrims, from ages three to 73, as they attempt to cross an entire country on footwith only a backpack, a pair of boots and an open mind. Instead, check out the extraordinary documentary the camino, six ways to santiago, which follows six people on their 500 mile.
The cinematography does a fabulous job of showcasing the beautiful and. As time passes and ideas move from farout dreams to possibilities to reality, and now that the movie is doing so well at the independent film festivals, the end goal moves out from dvds and a possible pbs showing to commercial production for international theatre showings, such as enjoyed by the way. It is a multifaceted examination of 6 different journeys undertaken by individuals or pairings of pilgrims. The movie was very short thankfully, and then went on to show her walking in asia, which had nothing to do with spains camino. James following the journeys of six modernday pilgrims as they walk 500 miles and cope with blisters, exhaustion, and loneliness along the way, this documentary successfully captures the universal. Oct 10, 2014 following the journeys of six modernday pilgrims as they cope with blisters, exhaustion, and loneliness, walking the camino explores the universal themes of this physically challenging. If you want to get a taste of some of the different types of camino stories along the way of st james, you must watch walking the camino. Filmmakers camino documentary finally finds home on pbs. Six ways to santiago beautifully illustrates this interesting, quintessentially human desire to explore the world while exploring the soul. Youve probably heard the expression, all roads lead to rome.
The 260 km refers to only the original way, another name for the primitivo. May 30, 2014 at this writing, a documentary about the camino is being released. Six ways to santiago the 20 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Some walk the way for fitness and as a personal goal to achieve in their journey to better physical health. Driven by an inexplicable calling and a grand sense of adventure, we witness the camino s magnetic and miraculous power to change lives. In 2014, lydia b smith and future educational films released walking the camino. It may even prompt you to skip the subway and walk home from the theatre the whole way. The title of this film should have been walking the camino. Six ways to santiago follows a halfdozen people and their companions as they hike, saunter, limp and otherwise make their way through scenic country and through ancient. Six ways to santiago 20 filmmaker lydia smith follows a group of hikers as they make the arduous, 500mile trek to the.
Six ways to santiago you may be waiting a while, fred. Walking the camino is easy on the ears as well as the eyes and inspiring to the soul. Called a brilliant documentary by martin sheen, this multiple awardwinning film has been selling out screenings worldwide. Jean to finisterre, i take every chance i can get to relive the camino vicariously through the documentation of others. May 22, 2014 the goodnatured documentary walking the camino. Its extraordinarily welledited, too, weaving commentary and the stories of various people seamlessly into the running time. Six ways to santiago 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Nancy, im going to offer a slightly contrarian view here, 2 years ago i comfortably walked st. Much like the movie the way, walking the camino six ways to santiago spends most of its time delving into the relationships that form between pilgrims and the personally transformative power of walking day after day rather than the history and geography of the camino. Six ways to santiago stars the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 24 min, and received a score of 55 out of 100 on. Fresco toursflickrthe network of caminos crosses europe, and you can follow a way from finland or turkey. Six ways to santiago tends toward the positive end of the spectrum. Available on itunes following the journeys of six modernday pilgrims as they cope with blisters, exhaustion, and loneliness, walking the camino explores the universal themes of this physically challenging, spiritually nourishing, and profoundly enlightening journey. This documentary explores the journey of 6 modernday pilgrims of different ages, nationalities and backgrounds, and how they experience the camino in their own way.
Six ways to santiago could increase the foot traffic. The movie deserves top rating all the pilgrims featured were so open and honest i was full of admiration for them. Six ways to santiago follows various pilgrims, from ages three to 73, as they attempt to walk the camino with only a backpack, a pair of boots and an open mind. Six ways to santiago walking the camino is an upclose look at one of humanitys most timehonored traditions. I purchased walking the camino six ways to santiago earlier this year. As many pilgrims will tell you, the camino is a wonderful place, where the jaw dropping beauty of the landscape can only be matched by the beauty and warmth of the people you meet. Can a single film motivate you to experience all of this and more. Six ways to santiago if youre using one of our pilgrim discount codes select feature only bonus features are available separately or as a complete package. Peregrinatio compostellana, pilgrimage of compostela. Saying he did not want the film to appeal to only one demographic, emilio estevez. Driven by an inexplicable calling and a grand sense of adventure, each pilgrim throws themselves heart and soul into thier physical trek to.
It simply follows six different pilgrims on the medieval catholic pilgrimage route from france to the tomb of st. This route starts at oviedo, though many walk along the northern route and then follow the waymarked route from villavicioas which makes the route approximately 300 km until it joins the camino frances at melide, where there is another 50 km to santiago. A scene from the awardwinning documentary, walking the camino. Jan 14, 2015 this documentary focuses on the stories of six main pilgrims as they journey from st. By following pilgrims from all walks of life as they attempt to cross an entire country on foot with only a backpack, a pair of boots and an open mind, we witness the caminos magnetic and miraculous power to. Still, the way, emilio estevezs 2011 film about four modernday hikers one played by. Six ways to santiago is being shown in december on more than 200 pbs affiliates in 118 cities throughout the united states.
Walk the full camino frances way of st james a journey for the spirit and soul that millions of travellers complete year after year. Smith follows six travelers as they make the trip in 30 days or so. It was in production at the same time as the way but the filmmakers, led by. Walking the camino makes me wish i could walk it today. We follow them as they cross various types of terrain, stopping at night at the hostels along the way for food, camaraderie, and rest. Walking the camino has been in the making since fall, 2008, when directorproducer lydia b. Six ways to santiago follows various pilgrims, from ages 3 to 73, as they attempt to cross an entire country on foot with only a backpac. At camino ways, we pride ourselves on our expert advice, guidance and friendly staff ready to help you create the journey of a lifetime. Walking the camino six ways to santiago event cinemas. It could be a promotional film for the camino but i think it works even for people who are unable to. Walking the camino six ways to santiago dvd winnipeg film. Six ways to santiago follows various pilgrims, from ages 3 to 73, as they attempt to cross an entire country on foot with only a backpack, a pair of boots and an open mind. Director lydia smith opts to show a wealth of experiences along the.
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