Flashes about the project

The story about the events and changes in Russia and about the Catholic Church in that Country, from the eve of Perestroika to actual rapidly changing situation, are a fascinating example of the problems facing modern Christians.

From the religious protagonists of these events – Archbishop Kandrusievich, the Apostolic Nuncio Bishop Mennini, priests and believers of both Catholic and Orthodox  Churches - to people who are not religious and who are searching for truth, the film can present contrasting thoughts and alive testimonies of great interest.

Before the fall of the USSR, the intelligentsia attended church, despite persecution, underground circles and communes appeared, the few remaining churches were full for Easter and Christmas, the spiritual sons of Father Alexander Men received communion with Catholics. It seemed as though a union was a possibility after all... What happened later?

A decline in education, morals and a broken down system of values for the vacuum of political power resulted in increased alcoholism, nationalism, and impoverishment of most of the country’s population. Catholic charitable organizations came to Russia and gave Catholics the opportunity to aid drug addicts and homeless people, feed the poor and the elderly and provide those in need with humanitarian aid. Thanks to donations from Catholics in the West, Orthodox churches were restored throughout the country.

The film will use a large number of photographs and videos from our studio's archives and shootings, recreating the context of that time and giving a stimulating basis for understanding one of the most “revolutionary” event of our times.