This is a short film about Saint Paul, the Apostle, in prison shortly before his execution. He recites 2 Timothy. Basically, it is a film version of the Second of Letter of Saint Paul to Timothy. It is an okay short film, but nothing great. The King James Bible's version was used. (Incidentally, the majority of New Testament doubt Paul wrote this letter or the other pastorals (1 Timothy and Titus). Though there are a minority of scholars who think he did write it.)
This would probably work better as a short one man stage play then a movie. Paul finishes writing his letter and then recites it. Paul, when he wrote letters, would recite them to a secretary who would do the actual writing. It might have been more effective if the filmmakers chose to do it that way.
The filmmaker also used Beethoven's music as the soundtrack. I have mixed feelings about it. I love Beethoven's music, but I am not sure how it really fit with the theme of the film. There is a song sung at the end that is based Paul's writing. That was more effective.
Despite its flaws it is worthwhile seeing once if you are interested in Paul or seeing one of the Pauline letters acted out.
This would probably work better as a short one man stage play then a movie. Paul finishes writing his letter and then recites it. Paul, when he wrote letters, would recite them to a secretary who would do the actual writing. It might have been more effective if the filmmakers chose to do it that way.
The filmmaker also used Beethoven's music as the soundtrack. I have mixed feelings about it. I love Beethoven's music, but I am not sure how it really fit with the theme of the film. There is a song sung at the end that is based Paul's writing. That was more effective.
Despite its flaws it is worthwhile seeing once if you are interested in Paul or seeing one of the Pauline letters acted out.
