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January 13, 2017

‘Silence’ shows struggle to hear the voice of God

Andrew Garfield, second from right, plays Fr. Rodrigues and Adam Driver, far right, plays Fr. Garupe.

Upon entering the screening room to watch Silence, I was prepared for a film that would share a horrendous part of the history of Catholicism.

Published in Youth Speak News
January 12, 2017

'Silence' actor Andrew Garfield did St. Ignatius' spiritual exercises to prepare for priest role

Andrew Garfield stars as Father Sebastian Rodrigues in a scene from the movie "Silence." Garfield underwent the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, as part of his preparation for playing a Jesuit priest in Martin Scorsese's new film.

WASHINGTON – Actor Andrew Garfield underwent the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, as part of his preparation for playing a Jesuit priest in Martin Scorsese's new film, "Silence."

Published in Movie News