7/10
A historical biopic co-produced by Spain/Philippines , being well shot with high sensibility and attractive scenes
16 March 2021
A nice religious film based on the records of Ignatius of Loyola himself who was born in Loyola 1491 and died in Rome 1556 . As he was the founder of Jesuit Order or Compañia of Jesús, and deemed to be one of the men most important in the XVI Century . A biopic movie and at the same time concerning historical facts, such as War for Pamplona region against the French enemy , including impressive and epic battles . At the beginning it deals with Ignatius as a warrior , as he fights against the French Army , there he is seriously injured and when he is on bed healing his wounds and the very brink of death , Ignatius reads Saints lives , especially St Franciscus . As he receives divine inspiration, and later on , he becomes into a preacher . As he goes to Monserrat where is inspired by Virgen Maria . After that , he goes Manresa as a beggar , and where goes on preaching , while living at a cave .

This self-biographic movie describes Ignatius of Loyola's fundamental and essential role in history as a soldier , a sinner and a Saint . Detailing his brave defense at the battle of Pamplona , fencing alongside the walls to impede the French Army go into the town . Being competently played by Andreas Muñoz as Ignatius , Julio Periñan and Javier Godino, among others . Resulting to be a historical fresco showing Ignatius of Loyola as a Warrior , as a Founder of the Jesuit Order and as a Saint . It contains colorful and evocative cinematograhy , as well as rousing musical score . The motion picture was well directed by Paolo Dy in budget enough .

Alrightly based on historical events about this great Spanish figure . As Ignatius was both , a military and a religious man . Founder of the Compañia e Jesús or Jesuit Order , he emerged as a really brooding and spiritual person during the famous Contrareform or anti-Protestant Reform. At París, Iñigo and his companions founded the Jesuit Order in 1540 . Sworn to go whereever the Holy Father commands , the Jesuits shaped history at the vanguard of the Church. Ignatius of Loyola , Creator of the Jesuit Order , being its First General , formed just over 1000 members , outstanding the following ones : Francisco de Borja , Francisco Javier , Diego Lainez , and founding a lot of schools and religious places . He wrote the Spiritual Exercices that caused an enormous influence as a tool to discernment , getting religiosity and divine faith . Ultimately , Ignatius Loyola was canonized.as Saint in 1622.
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