Iran’s most expensive movie, “Muhammad“, which chronicles the childhood of the Muslim prophet, opened nationwide winning praise from early audiences. Directed by Majid Majidi, the 171-minute, visually stunning film cost around $40 million (S$57million),...
For Shaun Monson, celebrity is a curse and a crutch. Not his own celebrity, but the 100 famous faces who narrate his documentary Unity. The personal, new-agey exploration of existence has a red carpet...
Filming BBC’s Songs of Praise from a French migrant camp has been defended by the channel’s head of religion who said the programme is not just about music. Aaqil Ahmed, the public broadcaster’s head...
City on a Hill Studio’s THE SONG was honored by the Gospel Music Association with an “Inspirational Film of the Year” nomination at the upcoming Dove Awards. The award announcement arrives as the film...
Perhaps the most intriguing elements of the film for me were the questions raised by the ghostly Johannes’ belief that he is Jesus Christ. The seminal moment in which he attempts to resurrect Inger...
Filmmakers have often found inspiration in the sacred stories of our religious traditions. Join us at the ICJS to watch and discuss some of the most notable films based on traditional religious texts and...
Girls camp, an annual tradition for young women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, can be an experience filled with arts and crafts, scripture scavenger hunts, hikes and a diverse group...
Wes Craven passed away. In his memorey here is an excerpt from “Wes Craven on Film, Fear and Faith Asked if he considered himself a religious person now, Craven responded, “I don’t do anything...
Dixie State University and the DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival will screen Prophet’s Prey at the O.C. Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale, Utah, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. The film, based on the New York...
Hollywood is paying close attention to bestselling books about the afterlife, especially since last year’s film “Heaven is For Real” drew $100M at the box office. In September, Don Piper’s best-selling true story 90...