Last night I saw a documentary entitled Walking the Camino, Six Ways to Santiago. It played at the Nickelodeon in Portland to a sold-out theater. They had to turn people away. The Nickelodeon manager said that Corporate only wanted to show it one night, saying there would be little interest in the film. Now Nickleodeon is hoping to bring it back for a longer run. (Note: This is NOT the Martin Sheen movie about the Camino)
The visual footage is breathtaking and film gives an oveview of the historical, religious, and cultural importance of the Camino since the Middle Ages. It just skims the surface of the significance of Santiago de Compostela but it's good for someone who wants to learn more about it. The plot follows six people as they walk the original camino route, from France to Santiago de Compostela. They are from different countries and they're walking for unique, individual reasons.
The director /producer, Lydia Smith, was at the screening and she had a Q & A session following the film. She's a dynamic, energetic person who is the driving force behind the movie. The film is having good success and has won numerous awards. See it if you get a chance, if nothing else, for the beautiful Spanish scenery.
NYT film review
Camino Documentary FB page
The film's trailer:
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