Oscar-nominated director working on film on Opus Dei’s founder

August 24, 2009

Roland Joffé, twice nominated for the Academy Award for best director, is working on a film on St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer (1902-75), the founder of Opus Dei. A Spanish financier who is an Opus Dei member raised $30 million from 100 investors to finance the film, entitled We Be Dragons.

 

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Further information:

• Bringing a Saint's Life to the Screen (New York Times)