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Dec 4, 2015 · The Letters: Directed by William Riead. With Juliet Stevenson, Max von Sydow, Rutger Hauer, Priya Darshini. A drama that explores the life of Mother Teresa (Juliet Stevenson) through letters she wrote to her longtime friend and spiritual advisor, Father Celeste van Exem (Max von Sydow) over a nearly fifty-year period.
- William Riead
- 2 min
The Letters became a labor of love for Riead during the fourteen years it would take to produce the film. The turning point for Riead was the discovery of a startling cache of heartfelt, formerly confidential letters written by Mother Teresa to her spiritual advisor, the Belgian Jesuit priest Celeste van Exem, over a nearly 50-year correspondence.
- $1.6 million
- Ciaran Hope
- $20 million
Dec 4, 2015 · The film’s biggest problem is indicated by its title. Mother Teresa did leave behind a trove of letters. Though she wanted them burned, a selection that was published posthumously revealed her prolonged spiritual struggles and sense that she was wholly removed from God.
Dec 4, 2015 · The Letters tries to honor Mother Teresa with an unstintingly positive portrayal of her life and works, but ends up smothering a fascinating real-life story under a bland hagiography. On Sept. 10 ...
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- William Riead
- PG
- Juliet Stevenson
A drama that explores the life of Mother Teresa (Juliet Stevenson) through letters she wrote to her longtime friend and spiritual advisor, Father Celeste van Exem (Max von Sydow) over a nearly fifty-year period. Mother Teresa (Juliet Stevenson), recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, is considered one of the greatest humanitarians of modern times.
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The Letters. Based on the true story of Mother Teresa, THE LETTERS explores her devotion to helping the poor, which changed hearts, transformed lives and inspired millions around the world. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
