Fatima (2020 film)

Fátima is an upcoming 2020 faith-based drama film directed by Marco Pontecorvo. It stars Joaquim de Almeida, Goran Visnjic, Harvey Keitel, Sônia Braga, Stephanie Gil and Lúcia Moniz.

Fátima
Theatrical poster
Directed byMarco Pontecorvo
Produced by
  • James T. Volk
  • Dick Lyles
  • Stefano Buono
  • Maribel Lopera Sierra
  • Marco Pontecorvo
  • Rose Ganguzza
  • Natasha Howes
Screenplay by
  • Marco Pontecorvo
  • Valerio D’Annunzio
Story byBarbara Nicolosi
Starring
CinematographyVincenzo Carpineta
Edited byAlessio Doglione
Production
companies
  • Origin Entertainment [1]
  • Elysia Productions
  • Rose Pictures
Distributed byPicturehouse
Release date
  • August 28, 2020 (2020-08-28)[2]
CountryUnited States, Portugal
LanguageEnglish
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Christian mysticism

The film, based on the 1917 Our Lady of Fátima events, features the original song “Gratia Plena” (“Full of Grace”), performed by Andrea Bocelli and composed by Italian composer Paolo Buonvino.[3]

Plot

The film tells the story of a 10-year-old shepherd, Lúcia dos Santos, and her two young cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, who reported having received apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Fátima, Portugal, circa 1917. Their revelations inspire believers but anger officials of both the Catholic Church and the secular government, who try to force them to recant their story. As word of their prophecy spreads, tens of thousands of religious pilgrims flock to the site to witness what became known as the Miracle of the Sun.

Cast

Development

Pontecorvo's first feature directorial credit was the drama Pa-ra-da. His cinematography credits include work on HBO's Game of Thrones and Rome.

Bob Berney and Jeanne R. Berney, co-heads of the film label Picturehouse, acquired the North American rights to the film in 2019. The Berneys made the deal with James T. Volk, chairman and founder of Origin Entertainment, which produced the film in collaboration with Elysia Productions and Rose Pictures. While at Newmarket Films, Bob Berney released and oversaw the marketing strategy for Mel Gibson's 2004 film The Passion of the Christ.[6]

Filming

In May 2017 the production filmed the 100th Year Anniversary Mass in Fátima, celebrated by Pope Francis, and portions of the footage are used in the end credit sequence. Principal photography began in September 2018 and the film was entirely shot on location in Portugal.[6] Scenes were filmed in Fátima, Sesimbra, Cidadelhe (Pinhel), Tomar, Coimbra and Tapada de Mafra.[5]

Release

Fatima is scheduled to be released in select theaters and digitally through Premium Video on demand on August 28, 2020 by Picturehouse.[2] The film was originally scheduled to release on April 24,[6] but it was later postponed till August 14, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

References
  1. "Fátima, the Movie". Origin Entertainment. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  2. Anthony D'Alessandro (July 23, 2020). "Picturehouse's 'Fatima' Going Into Theaters & PVOD At End Of August". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. Fleming, Mike (October 28, 2019). "Bob & Jeanne Berney Reopen Picturehouse With North American Rights Deal For 'Fatima'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  4. Galuppo, Mia (August 20, 2018). "Goran Visnjic joins Harvey Keitel in 'Fatima'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  5. Kay, Jeremy (September 20, 2018). "Miracle of Fatima drama underway with Harvey Keitel, Sonia Braga (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  6. Vlessing, Etan (October 28, 2019). "Harvey Keitel-Starring Religious Drama 'Fatima' Lands at Picturehouse". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 25, 2020. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  7. D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 7, 2020). "Bob & Jeanne Berney's Picturehouse Release 'Fatima' To Rise In Theaters This Summer". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 31, 2020. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
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