Behind the Image

This is an allegorical documentary about Pope John Paul II’s visit to Manitoba.

The film blends people’s material efforts and their spiritual goals into a united reflection on human life, and an examination of religion in today’s world.

This award-winning documentary uncovers through the mix of poetic images and actual philosophical poetry written in his early years by Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) another dimension to human spirituality.

Writer Jan Nowina-Zarzycki and Richard Hunka
Director Jan Nowina-Zarzycki
DOP Richard Hunka and Barry Lank
Main Cast Michael Boreskie, Gerry Ward, Tadeusz Biernacki
Produced by Novina Motion Pictures Inc. and Prismat Productions with the financial support from Manitoba Arts Council, Manitoba Department of Culture, Heritage and Recreation, Canadian Polish Congress, Bruce and Gwen Barrick, Jim Greasley