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+1dutchpilgrim said:I don't see it as theft. If It was available in Canada, I am sure that Heather would have bought it. Now she took the opportunity to get hold of it, where it was impossible to do it "legally"
I've done the same with some music, and when it was available in Holland I bought the CD.
So You're no thief, in my eyes, Heather. You took an opportunity That I would have taken as well.
Please stay with us on the forum.
Ultreya,
Carli Di Bortolo.
JohnnieWalker said:The DVD of the film in question is available to purchase here:
http://www.dvdgo.com/cartelera/the-way/207/en_gb
JohnnieWalker said:Hmmmm - I wonder though if this early release on DVD indicates that they realise it may not be a commerical success in cinemas which is a shame but was my fear having seen the film.
falcon269 said:Karin, you could turn it into a fund raiser! A packed theater could generate a ton of money for a worthwhile charity.
evanlow said:I am actually petitioning the movie site to have a paypal link so I can donate money to the creators of the movie.
evanlow said:Easy, get a media player that connects to your large screen.
camino07 said:I am still getting over the shock of being called a thief.I certainly wouldn't have posted my joyful feelings on the forum if I had realised what a big deal this was. I apologise to anyone who feels personally hurt by my taking up the offer to watch this movie. The person who gave me it knew I was a Camino addict and was desperate to find out when it would be released in Australia and it seems I should have politely refused the offer to see it now. Like you all would have done????
Anyway what is done is done. I must have been naive or just stupid but it just didn't enter my head that I would be stealing. Apologies again.
I sure won't do it again.
Heather
hahaha I love that...and can relate even though I am only in the planning stages. I decided in early May that I would do the Camino with my Dad next April because he wants to do it and nobody will let him go alone. I turn 50 next May so thought it would be a good "mid life" point to do something selfless for my Dad (and Mum) who have gotten me this far in life with love and support.miguel_gp said:Hi,
The lump in the throat and tears in your eyes are good training for your arrival in Santiago. Just practising the walking and you'll be good to go.
Mig
dangerskies said:.................... I keep finding myself doing more research into the Camino. I definitely hope to be able to walk it some time in the next few years.
falcon269 said:
tamtamplin said:producer Esteves could have done well to spend some time on this forum.....
I live in Canada and haven't seen the movie but can anyone enlighten me on how the son died in the movie, I think his name was Daniel?
Thanks
Martin Sheen plays Tom, an American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son, killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking The Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James.
miguel_gp said:I live in Canada and haven't seen the movie but can anyone enlighten me on how the son died in the movie, I think his name was Daniel?
Thanks
I can't remember if the movie states exactly what killed him (Daniel) but effectively he gets caught out in the Pyrenees on the first day in the cloud, gets lost and presumably dies of exposure\hypothermia.
Might put a few people off walking it
When we were walking the Camino in October 2009, we actually met the father in Trabadelo. He was, of course walking and there were 3 other members of the family who met up with him daily, but travelled by van. As my husband Adriaan is Dutch, they got talking and the father told us the story. I have to say that it left us more than deeply impressed. Actually, I understood that various members of Jean-Paul's family were intending to meet with him and walk onwards from Sarria to Santiago. They were a little ahead of schedule, so we didn't see them again. When I heard about the filming of The Way, I thought how much the two stories, one real and one fictitious, were similar. I feel so priviledge to have met this very special man and to have heard first hand, the tragedy and the resolution to take on this Journey, from the point where his much-loved son lay down. AnneLTfit said:In February 2009 a Dutch pilgrim Jean-Paul Schoonen was caught in a snow storm while ascending Pic d'Orisson. The cross and heart with a simple 'Jean-Paul' is clear to all pilgrims crossing the Pyrenees from SJPdP. I saw it last summer and I heard of his misfortune via via and also of the story that family members completed his camino following his death. I immediately thought of 'The Way' when I heard this story but I did not know the details. I have since learned the following:
(this is a true story) Jean-Paul had been having a rough time, had lost a business and his marriage was on the rocks. He was co-parenting at the time. He wanted to do something positive and the Camino had been a long held dream. So he started his Camino from Amsterdam. A good friend walked a few days with him in France and saw that he was a changed man. He had also reconnected
with his faith. On 11 feb 2009 he was caught in a snow storm. Due to poor reception his 3 telephone calls were never received. Two days later his body was found by fellow pilgrims. Cause of death hyperthermia.
His father decided to finish the rest of the Camino for him. Jean-Paul's brother also completed the first 250 and last 150 km along with his father. Jean-Paul's 10 year old nephew joined them for the last 150 km and also received a Compostela. The rest of the family members met them in Santiago to commemorate Jean-Paul's life.
I saw both The Way movie and the Camino documentary by Neil Kirby. I will not be walking until April 1. By having seen these films, I felt more familiar and prepared. I look forward to having my passport stamped, sleeping in the albergues, and, of course, walking the Caminoaussiejames said:I bought 'The Way' on DVD through Amazon - I would imagine that it won't be released here in Australia. I love the movie! I don't care that it may or may not be the real Camino, but it reminds me of so many of my experiences.
It is a movie that represents some of my experiences and I can share them with my friends and family. It makes me cry with happy memories or reminders of hardships survived, even after repeated viewings. It is just a movie but I thoroughly enjoy it.
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