'Formation' | Documentary Film Teaser Trailer

Winner of the Capax Dei Foundation Award at the International Catholic Film Festival, "Formation" is a feature length documentary film chronicling the experience of fifteen men as they discern, and recount their experience of discernment, within the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. This film comprehensively takes the layman through the stages of formation and explains their purpose within the Franciscan movement.

Who are we?
The Capuchin Province of St. Conrad was established in 1977 serving the people of Colorado, Kansas, Texas and the foreign missions in Papua, New Guinea. The province’s eight stateside friaries are located in Denver, Blackforest, and Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Lawrence, Kansas and San Antonio, Texas. Usually found in the poorer sections of towns and cities, the Capuchins have a special charism for working among the poor and marginalized and taking assignments that others refuse. “When times were at their worst and help was sorely needed, in places that were abandoned and where no one else would go, there you will find the Capuchin.” ~ Pope Pius XI

What is a Capuchin Franciscan?
In the 16th century, a group of Franciscans were inspired to live the Franciscan lifestyle in a more radical manner, returning to the original emphasis on prayer and poverty. These men broke away from the Franciscans and began a reform movement which stressed the priority of contemplative prayer and a more rigorous austerity. Wearing habits with large hoods, they soon garnered the name cappucio, the Italian word for “hood.” The Capuchins received approval of their way of life and were recognized as an official, independent branch of the Franciscans in 1525 in the papal bull Religionis Zellus.

Produced by the Capuchin Province of St. Conrad

[ponomariov]

please make its distribution worldwide... I'd love to see it down here in Brazil