3 Reasons to Watch Ignacio De Loyola Movie

It is a great delusion in those whose understanding has been darkened by self-love, to think that there is any obedience in the subject who tries to draw the superior to what he wishes. -Saint Ignatius

Not very often that we encounter a movie that tells a story about a saint more especially if this saint was once a hardcore sinner. Ignacio de Loyola lived a full life and has tasted death head on. He literally defied the entire Ten Commandments with his choices to lived committing if not several but all of the 7 deadly sins that are known to man. 

If you have once question your faith or struggle between good and evil or perhaps need an inspiration that will help you through the challenges that life has thrown upon you then the story of Ignacio De Loyola will impart insights significant to whatever point in your life that you are dealing with.

Why you should watch Ignacio De Loyola? There are many wonderful things to see and feel in this sinner saint movie but let me just point out some of the best reasons to watch ignacio de loyola:

1) Ignacio de Loyola is the first Filipino film to be screened at the Vatican. Wow! This alone should be the best reason to watch Ignacio de Loyola realizing that it highlights Filipino ingenuity. Watching Ignacio would make you feel proud to be a Filipino. Directed by Paolo Dy and with music by Ryan Cayabyab, Ignacio De Loyola movie is a masterpiece worthy of global accolades. 

2) Graded “A” by the Cinema Evaluation Board. Ignacio De Loyola movie has impeccable cinematography that features stunning scenes, vivid images in a location where the Games of Thrones the TV series was shot. Aside from the excellent cinematography of Ignacio De Loyola, the screenplay is brilliant too that can perfectly touch the soul with valuable insights. The manning of Direk Paolo Dy on the cameras proves that Pinoys are capable of creating world-class movies.

3) Ignacio De Loyola has a beautiful story that we all can relate and be inspired at the same time. A modern and very human take on the story of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, often called 'The Saint of Second Chances.' This film chronicles Iñigo's (Ignacio) torturous struggle to turn from darkness to light—a struggle that nearly destroyed him, but also gave him the key to a spiritual weapon that continues to save lives to this very day.

Ignacio De Loyola Synopsis

‘IGNACIO’ is a full-length feature film about St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.  It is an incisive and thrilling look at the life of the real man behind the legend, following his transformation from an impetuous, impulsive youth obsessed with women and sword-fighting; to the masterful, charismatic leader of an order that would change the face of Christendom.

In his lifelong quest to become the heroic Knight of his fantasies, Ignacio stares death in the face again and again, having his leg shattered by a cannonball in battle; driven to near suicide by his inner demons; finding himself imprisoned, accused of being an illuminati;  and finally finding his life in the hands of the Inquisition. Through it all, he would come to see the hand of God working in his life, shaping the self-obsessed sinner into the loyal and passionate soldier-saint.

The film also shows how Ignacio entwined the trials, mistakes, and lessons of his eventful life into the fabric of his masterpiece, the Spiritual Exercises. Combining clarity of thought with Ignacio’s own love of fantasy and imagination, the Exercises form a rigorous method of making one’s life decisions, and have guided and influenced countless seekers throughout history.

For more info you can visit the Ignacio De Loyola official website or follow Ignacio on Facebook and on Ignacio De Loyola Twitter

Movie Info

Philippine release date:      July 27, 2016

Loglines/Taglines/Quotes:

•Soldier Sinner Saint

•Discover how one man's failure led to his greatest achievement

Graded “A” by Cinema Evaluation Board

MTRCB Rating: PG (Parental Guidance). Viewers below 13 years old must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult)

Running Time: 2 hours and 4 minutes

Released by: Jesuit Communications Philippines thru Solar Pictures                   

Director: Paolo Dy

Screenplay: Paolo Dy

Director of Photography: Lee Briones

Music By: Ryan Cayabyab

Stars: Andreas Muñoz, Javier Godino, Julio Perillan and Pepe Ocio

Genre: Drama, History