The film selections of this year’s Berlinale, considered sub par by many festival veterans, was a true treat to this American Catholic filmmaker, long tired of formulaic Hollywood blockbusters. Foreign cinema and independent film have been, and continue to be, my artistic oasis. I left the festival with lifted spirits, feeling much better about the general state of humanity than when I first arrived. And this is a powerful statement on the resonating and transformational power of art. It reinforced my awareness of the transcendent dimensions of life, including family, spirituality, hope, shared human values, and most especially -- love. Share your love today for you never know what tomorrow may bring.
Ah yes... it’s good to be alive.
