Faith, Sacrifice, and Cinema: Behind the Film Triumph of the Heart with Anthony D’Ambrosio

In this episode of A Resounding Yes! podcast, host Christina Sabo joins forces with co-host Brad Vickers from It's Catholic Y'all to engage in a heartfelt conversation with Anthony D'Ambrosio, the writer and director of the film Triumph of the Heart, which tells the story of St. Maximilian Kolbe. They explore themes of faith, sacrifice, and the creative process behind the film, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration in filmmaking. Anthony shares his personal journey of faith and the profound impact of Kolbe's story on his life, highlighting the universal message of hope that resonates beyond the Catholic community. The discussion also touches on the significance of martyrdom, the role of the Militia Immaculata, and the importance of supporting Catholic films during their opening weekend and beyond.

Are you local to the Diocese of Savannah? Join us to support life through local pregnancy resource center, The Kolbe Center, through our event on September 11 and watch Triumph of the Heart together by reserving your seat here. 

Watch the trailer for Triumph of the Heart. 

Learn more about Anthony's story.

Read our recent announcement and review from Paloma & Fig. Want to watch the film in your city? Visit this site to find a showing or support the mission.

St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us! 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Resounding Yes Podcast
01:24 Meet Anthony D'Ambrosio: The Creator Behind Triumph of the Heart
04:06 Saying Yes to the Lord: Anthony's Journey
08:33 The Story of St. Maximilian Kolbe
12:48 The Significance of 'Triumph of the Heart'
16:45 Lessons from St. Kolbe for Modern Communicators
19:46 The Creative Process and Filming in Poland
24:54 Challenges of Filming in Unpredictable Weather
26:03 The Reality of Christian Persecution
29:24 Understanding the Militia Immaculata
32:09 Crafting a Beautiful Story
35:01 Appealing to Non-Catholic Audiences
37:22 The Success of Crowdfunding in Film
42:14 Building Community Through Collective Efforts

Quotes

"I had a really profoundly spiritual experience."
"We need to be presenting stories that offer hope."
"The greatest impact was this small act of love."

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