Projects matching: Michael Whyte

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A moving portrait of the photographer Jane Bown: her quiet determination working in an almost exclusively male world; her unique working method; how the sorrow of her early childhood informed her unique photographic style. It includes interviews with Rankin, Edna O’Brien and Don McCullin as well as the many iconic photographs by Jane that span her six decade career including her portraits of Samuel Beckett, Mick Jagger, Queen Elizabeth II and Bjork, to mention a few.

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A moving and beautiful documentary on the first UK tour of the relics of St Therese of Lisieux, filmed by Michael Whyte (No Greater Love) and including exclusive interviews with the Archbishop of Westminster and the Dean of Yorkas well as many others.

Observing the veneration from such disparate venues as the great cathedrals of Liverpool and Westminster, York Minster, a Hospice and Wormwood Scrubs Prison, the role of faith in the 21st century is brought into focus.

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After ten years of correspondence, Michael Whyte was given unprecedented access to the monastery of the Most Holy Trinity, in London’s Notting Hill. The monastery, which was founded in 1878, is home to the Discalced Order of Carmelite Nuns. The nuns lead a cloistered life dedicated to prayer and contemplation, rarely leaving the monastery except to visit a doctor or dentist. Silence is maintained throughout the day with the exception of two periods of recreation.

No Greater Love gives a unique insight into this closed world where the modern world’s materialism is rejected; they have no television, radio or newspapers. Though mainly an observational film there are several interviews, which offer insights into their life, faith, moments of doubt and their belief in the power of prayer in the heart of the community.

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A chance encounter with Kevin, the father of her child, leads Sharon to an uncomfortable truth about the nature of their relationship.