Faith in Focus Film Series
Upcoming Screenings
Will be announced soon.
Past Screenings
Monday, April 8, 2013, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
The Mission, directed by Roland Joffe
A dramatic story about an 18th century Spanish Jesuits trying to protect a remote South American Indian tribe from greedy, brutal, and enslaving Portugal's government. Post-screening discussion with Dr. Gustavo Leone, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, LUC.
Wednesday, February 27, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
The Way, directed by Emilio Estevez
Post-screening discussion with Dr. Theresa Gross-Diaz, Department of History, and Mr. Jack Krouse, S.J.,
Loyola University Chicago
Shot on St. James' Way, one of the most important Christian pilgrimage routes, with the cooperation of local and Church authorities, The Way marks a movie milestone. Never before was a movie crew allowed to film inside the resting place of the Apostle James, the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela-- let alone film during Mass there. While the famous physical journey of The Camino culminates at the cathedral, as Martin Sheen observes there is another level of experience: "The inward journey is a pilgrimage of transcendence; as you walk you hear the inner voice. You walk alone but you walk in community."
Monday, October 29, 2012 6:30 p.m.
Babettes Feast directed by Gabriel Axel
Post-Screening discussion with Fr. Mark Bosco, S.J., Departments of English and Theology, Loyola University Chicago
The award winning film Babette's Feast is a 1987 movie based on the story written by Danish writer Isak Dinesen (Karen Blixen). Babette, a refugee from counter-revolutionary Paris, arrives in a remote village in Berlevaag Fjord, Norway. She begs two local elderly and pious Christian sisters to hire her as a housekeeper. After the sisters' father dies, the pastor of a small Protestant church, they decide to hold a dinner to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth. Babette prepares a feast which expresses her appreciation to the local residents and transforms their lives. Information Commons, 4th floor, Lake Shore Campus, LUC.
Monday, March 19, 2012 6:30 p.m.
The Island directed by Pavel Lugin
Post screening discussion with Dr. Dennis Martin, Department of Theology, Loyola University Chicago
Somewhere in Northern Russia in a small Russian Orthodox monastery lives a very unusual man. His fellow-monks are confused by his bizarre conduct. Those who visit the island believe that the man has the power to heal, exorcise and foretell the future. However, he considers himself unworthy because of his sin he committed in his youth. The film is a parable, combining the realities of Russian everyday life with monastic ritual and routine.. Information Commons, 4th Floor, Lake Shore Campus, LUC.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 6:30 p.m.
The Third Man directed by Carol Reed
Post-Screening discussion with Fr. Mark Bosco, S.J., Departments of Englsih and Theology, Loyola University Chicago
The Third Man is all-time classic thriller scripted by Graham Greene and directed by Carol Reed. Holly Martins searches for his childhood friend Harry Lime through the seedy underworld of postwar Vienna and gets caught up in a web of love, deception, racketeering, and murder. Klarchek Information Commons, 4th Floor, Lake Shore Campus, Loyola University Chicago.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 6:30 p.m.
The Displaced Person by Glenn Jordan
Screening of Glenn Jordan’s PBS teleplay based on Flannery O'Connor’s powerful short story. Post-screening discussion with Fr. Mark Bosco, S. J., Departments of Theology and English, Loyola University Chicago. Klarchek Information Commons, 4th Floor, Lake Shore Campus, Loyola University Chicago.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 3:00 p.m.
A Question of Habit by Dr.Bren Ortega Murphy
Screening and discussion of Dr. Bren Ortega Murphy’s documentary film exploring images and realities of Roman Catholic sisters and nuns in America. Narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon.
3:00 PM Film Screening
4:30 PM Panel discussion with
Dr. Bren Ortega Murphy, School of Communication, Loyola University Chicago
Dr. Robert Orsi, Grace Craddock Nagle Chair in Catholic Studies, Northwestern University
Dr. Suellen Hoy, Guest professor of History, University of Notre Dame
Cheryl Reed, Director of Strategic Communications, University Chicago Medical Center
5:45 PM Reception
Klarchek Information Commons 4th Floor, Lake Shore Campus, Loyola University Chicago.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 7:00 p.m.
Black Orpheus directed by Marcel Camus
Film screening and discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Coffman, School of Communication, Loyola University and Ted Hardin, Columbia College. Klarchek Information Commons, 4th Floor, Loyola University, LSC.
Monday, February 14, 2011 6:30 p.m.
Metropolis directed by Fritz Lang
Film screening and discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Coffman, School of Communication, Loyola University and Ted Hardin, Columbia College. Klarchek Information Commons, 4th Floor, Loyola University, LSC.
Monday, October 4, 2010 6:30 p.m.
The Flowers of St. Francis directed by Roberto Rossellini
Film screening and discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Coffman, School of Communication and Ted Hardin, Columbia College.
September 13, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
The 9th Day directed by Volker Schlondorff
Film screening & discussion with Dr. Dennis Martin, Department of Theology, Loyola University Chicago
March 30, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
The Gospel According to St. Matthew directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini
Post-Film Discussion lead by Elizabeth Coffman, School of Communication & Ted Hardin, Columbia College
February 4, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
The Exorcist directed by William Friedkin
In Conjunction with CCIH’s ‘Catholic Minds, Catholic Matters Lecture’ by Dr. Colleen McDannell, University of Utah, “Still Learning from The Exorcist: Catholicism and American Film’ on February 2nd.
October 22, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
Wise Blood directed by John Huston
Joining the University Libraries’ 'The Uncommon Imagination: Book and Film’ Program
Post-Film Discussion lead by Rachel N. Hart, Hank Center Assistant Manager
September 3, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
Bella directed by Alejandro Gomez Monteverde
Post-Film Discussion lead by Fr. Mark Bosco, S.J., Depts. of Theology and English
March 12, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
8 1/2 directed by Federico Fellini
Fellini’s 1963 masterpiece about the nature of creativity--and creation. Post-film discussion led by Ted Hardin of Chicago’s Columbia College.
February 19, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
North by Northwest directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Hitchcock’s 1959 thriller about running from unknown enemies with unknown intentions. Post-film discussion led by Dr. Elizabeth Coffman, Professor, School of Communication, Loyola University Chicago.
November 13, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
La Strada directed by Federico Fellini
Discussion by Ted Hardin, Columbia College
September 25, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Vertigo directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Discussion by Elizabeth Coffman, Dept. of Communication, Loyola University Chicago
March 13, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
The Seventh Seal directed by Ingmar Bergman
Discussion led by Dr. Ted Hardin, Columbia College
January 22, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Philip Grönin’s much-acclaimed 2007 film Into Great Silence
Discussion led by Dr. Dennis Martin, Dept. of Theology, Loyola University Chicago
October 18, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago Premier - Morgan Atkinson's Soul Searching, The Journey of Thomas Merton
Latest film on the life of trappist Monk, Thomas Merton. Discussion following led by producer-director Morgan Atkinson
October 1, 2007, 7:30p.m.
Krzysztof Kieslowski's Decalogue I: "I Am the Lord Thy God. Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Before Me."
Part I of Kieslowski's acclaimed post-modern treatment of the Ten Commandments. Discussion led by Dr. Elizabeth Coffman, Dept. of Communication, Loyola University Chicago