Exclusive: Martin Scorsese discusses his faith, his struggles, and 'Silence.'

Director Martin Scorsese sits down with Fr. James Martin to discuss his faith, his films and his new movie SILENCE

[alecpatchin]

This interviewer does an excellent job of asking probing questions and just letting Scorsese share.

[sadatanwar]

As a Muslim, I thoroughly enjoyed this brilliant film; it was emotional, heart-wrenching, horrific, beautiful, and tragic. Although the story is told through a Catholic lens, I think it is applicable more universally to religious faith in general. The film can be interpreted as a metaphor for the struggle of traditional religious faith in a highly hostile, secular modern world. Far from any longer being able to stake a public claim, traditional religions must struggle against incredible odds to even continue to survive in the private sphere. Hats off to Mr. Scorsese!

[sean]

Any meaningful interview is only as good as the person asking the questions. Then, knowing when not to interrupt and allow the subject to speak, highlights the story in the other. Fr. James Martin S.J., a Jesuit priest, does an excellent job.

[muffinman]

That's the same man who gave us The wolf of wall street

[LadyVader]

Scorcese has probably been more effective for the faith as a film director than he ever could have as a priest

[Carlos-lnfd]

the movie doesn't have much music because what's happening on-screen is emotional enough. the people editing this video could get some cues from it.

[TheEleatic]

Is anyone at all familiar with Scorsese's private life??? No altar boy. Still, he deserves our respect and admiration. He is a man who honestly and sincerely tries to understand the world and himself.

[mejustme]

I first read Endo's book about 30 years ago. I've re-read it a few times since. It is profoundly beautiful. I am so glad that it is now an amazing movie. Thank God it was made by such a great director.

[notsoaveragejoe]

To go from The Wolf of Wall Street to Silence, WOW such range as a filmmaker, and both are such impeccable films! This guy is the god of directing.

[C.G.Jr.]

I am not a religious man, but this is a movie I have longed to see for a while by a truly great director. I'm getting the chance to see it very soon, and I know it won't disappoint.

[sberu]

Marty is a pilgrim and he knows it, we're all pilgrims, know it or not. We are all becoming and life is a story we are all telling. I like the way Marty tells his story, maybe it's because I came up in Philly in the fifties and I had asthma and hung out with Italians but of all the ways there are to be, of all the things we come from and become, I embrace Marty's way. He doesn't use the word love very much but he loves humanity and it shows in his work. Thanks for your effort, old man.

[drazulao]

I watched Silence three weeks ago and was deeply affected by it. It’s a beautiful, overwhelming and thought-provoking movie. I’ve been trying to process it ever
since and am now going to read the book. In my humble opinion, Mr. Scorsese is the greatest living filmmaker and I'll watch anything he directs.

[jasctt]

Read the book last summer. Been looking forward to this for a long time. As another lapsed Catholic who questions it all, this gives me comfort.

[andrewbarchenger]

He is the only one of the major directors whose work I really enjoy. He's also gorgeous.

[PBRStreetgang]

Great interview; I am anxious to see the film adaptation.

[valentemartinez]

Love you Marty, hope you're doing well and been looking forward to seeing this movie since I first heard about it.

[Noutchka]

It's so pleasant to listen to an intelligent man in an intelligent interview. I can't wait to see the film !

[MYRNDmovies]

I'm really looking forward to SILENCE. Marty is a realist & his depiction of faith and god, will surely be of paramount proportions.

[MovieRiotHD]

Bless you Mister Martin Scorsese! Your faith, your personality and in particular your cinema! You've been an incredible inspiration for me and many others!

I watch Goodfellas multiple times a year, and I'm really looking forward to The Irishman!!!

[XercesandAlexander]

Can't wait to watch it. I love seeing the arc of an artists work and their journey of self-reflection and towards self-actualization.