Guadalupe: A Living Image (2010) - DVDRip - XviD - 700MBseeders: 13
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Guadalupe: A Living Image (2010) - DVDRip - XviD - 700MB (Size: 699.39 MB)
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When the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego in Mexico in 1531 to give him a message for the Bishop, she left a miraculous image of herself on his tilma. Centuries later, the results of scientific analysis of the image on the tilma are amazing. In the Virgin's eyes the 13 figures who witnessed the miracle are visible. The stars on her cloak are positioned exactly as they were on the day of the miracle in 1531. The painting technique used is unknown. The colors are vibrant and intact; the cloth itself uncorrupted by time. An extraordinary discovery reveals the Spanish origin (from Extremadura, Spain) of the name of Guadalupe and its incredible connection with the Evangelist St. Luke.  This beautifully filmed documentary explores the miraculous origins of the image of the Virgin Mary on a peasant s tilma (cloak), which is displayed today in Mexico City s Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Backed by dramatic re-enactments, historic documents, and animated maps, the current rector of the church describes how the Virgin appeared to a man named Juan Diego in December 1531, impressing her image upon his garment as a sign to take back to the disbelieving bishop. Assorted experts describe scientific analyses of the imprinted figure: no known type of paint can be detected on the piece, and the fabric not only seems impervious to natural decay, but has also survived exposure to acid and a bomb blast. In addition, stars appearing on the Virgin s robe coincide with constellations as they appeared in the night sky in December 1531, while under magnification the Virgin s eyes reveal miniscule forms believed to be historically accurate representations of people alive at the time. The film also looks at a small carved representation of the Virgin known as the Extremadura statue and explains how the culturally important Guadalupe became a major pilgrimage site. Sure to be of interest to believers, Guadalupe also touches on important aspects of Catholic and Mexican history. Recommended. --Video Librarian This is a fast-moving documentary that would appeal to larger public libraries, and to those in academic settings. Any one of the theories presented in the film could open interesting avenues for debate in the fields of Art History, Religion, and the Physical Sciences. Recommended. --Educational Media Reviews Online Sharing Widget |
