This Month's Spiritual Cinema Circle Films

SHORT FILMS:

SUNDAY PAPER P. 2B: As we grow older, our memories prove good company and our friendships the lasting legacy of our lifetimes. This short film beautifully illustrates the power of love and memory as an elderly inventor remembers an adventure from his early childhood. Written and directed by Eric Towner. 12 min.

THE COLOR WHITE: Being sightless, Fredi has a very specific routine that he and his mother follow every day. He is comforted by his opinions about colors and prefers white over all others. When his routine is shaken by his developing teenaged desires, THE COLOR WHITE serves as a reminder that the desire to co-create our own reality is simply human nature. Written and directed by Angela Pires and Liliana Sulzbach. 22 min., in Portuguese with English subtitles. 

FEATURE FILM:

TOUCHING WILD HORSES: Jane Seymour stars in this transformational film (not recommended for children under 10) as Fiona Kelsey, a writer who lives alone on an island preserve for wild horses. Although she researches and writes about the horses, she is forbidden to ever touch one of the majestic creatures with which she shares her paradise. When her nephew shows up at her doorstep after a horrendous family tragedy, both of their lives are changed forever. A film about the epic adventure that takes place within the hearts of Fiona and her nephew, TOUCHING WILD HORSES is an ode to the healing power of nature that will stay with you for a long time to come. Written by Murray McRae, directed by Eleanore Lindo. 95 min.

DOCUMENTARY:

MR. MERGLER’S GIFT: When an elderly piano teacher finds the student of his lifetime, the result is a timeless match. This is the remarkable story of Xin Ben, a 9-year old daughter of Chinese immigrants and her mentor, Mr. Mergler. Together they explore the transcendental beauty of music and experience its life-changing gifts. With characters this strong, and a story so classically beautiful, it’s hard to believe this film is a documentary. MR. MERGLER’S GIFT is one of this year’s Oscar offerings from Canada for best short documentary. Directed by Academy Award-winning Beverly Shaffer. 31 min.

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