in The Way, My Way, British-born Australian filmmaker Bill Bennett fictionalizes and documents his 800-kilometer walk along the Camino Trail over the peaks of Spain to Santiago de Compostela, leaving viewers with an uplifting spiritual journey. It will lead you on a journey. sauce: Australian Catholics.
The film stars British-Australian actor Chris Heywood as Bennett and is based on the director’s best-selling 2014 memoir. The Way, My Way: A Camino Memoir.
Bennett described himself at the outset as a stubborn, self-centered man who didn’t even know why he would undertake the 31-day journey. His encounters with pilgrims along the way change his outlook on life, and these interactions form the basis of the film’s core insights.
Bennett changes as various pilgrims share with him the pains and joys of their lives. The stories of pilgrims are moving testimonies of what can be achieved by walking the Camino.
Bennett’s direction ensures plenty of laughs along the way without distorting the film’s essential honesty. Although his experiences are personal, they are refreshing and humorous, and the walk clearly challenged him to embrace positive change.
This is a gentle, reflective, insightful and entertaining film. We offer an inspirational explanation of “Walking the Camino”.
Review by Peter W Sheehan of Jesuit Media.
The Way, My Way: Starring: Chris Heywood. Also Laura Lakshmi, Pia Thunderbolt and Jennifer Clough. Directed by Bill Bennett. Rated PG (mild themes and coarse language). 100 minutes
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