Xavier
Originally released in 2006. Xavier is a documentary/history film. directed by Jeremy Zipple. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Liam Neeson
Synopsis
Fourth Week Films and the New Orleans Jesuit Province present Xavier, a new PBS-style documentary film on the life of the famed 16th-century Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier. Narrated by Liam Neeson, Xavier tells the missionary's compelling story through dramatizations, interviews, contemporary location shots, paintings and engravings, maps, and most importantly, the extant letters of Xavier. The film features interviews with distinguished scholars of Jesuit and Renaissance history including Ingrid Rowland (Notre Dame University), Andrew Ross (University of Edinburgh), Lourdes del Costa (University of Goa, India), Anthony Ucerler, SJ (Jesuit Historical Institute in Rome), Gauvin Bailey (Clark University) and John O'Malley, SJ, (Weston Jesuit School of Theology).
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (0 votes)
Budget
$100K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
India
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xavier about?
Fourth Week Films and the New Orleans Jesuit Province present Xavier, a new PBS-style documentary film on the life of the famed 16th-century Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier. Narrated by Liam Neeso...
Who directed Xavier?
Xavier was directed by Jeremy Zipple.
How long is Xavier?
Xavier has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was Xavier released?
Xavier was released on September 29, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Xavier?
The main cast of Xavier includes Liam Neeson.