‘Cuthbert’ speaks out of the mists of a distant age. As a monkMonk Member of male religious community and hermitHermit (Greek eremos 'desert') Person who has retired from society to follow the spiritual life in solitude. Unlike anchorites not confined to one spot living on the Island of FarneFarne Small island near Lindisfarne to which St Cuthbert retreated to live as a hermit, Cuthbert is one of England’s greatest ChristianChristian Name originally given to disciples of Jesus by outsiders and gradually adopted by the Early Church to designate all members of the church. Saints. Living alone in simplicity, he pursues the Ineffable Light of God. But can he overcome the evil one who seeks to hold him back?
This epic new short film, shot over two days and edited over four months has been inspired by Saint CuthbertCuthbert, St (d. 687) Celtic monk and hermit. Bishop of Lindisfarne 685.’s mystical story. It aims to depict the orthodox Christian vision afresh, touching upon the battles we all still face today.
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