The festival's title, Quo Vadis? is inspired by the historical novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1905, and the 1951 US movie. Through this festival we aim to cultivate the spiritual and cultural heritage of Christianity through film. The Festival is a means of highlighting the transformative power of film, its ability to reflect the human experience through the lens of Christian spirituality, while encouraging dialog and communion within and beyond the community.
The Festival inspires people to rediscover their original vocation, their dignity and to behave in congruence with other members of the community.
The festival prioritizes films that explore themes of faith, spirituality and moral values from a Christian perspective. These films may depict stories of religious devotion, spiritual journeys, the history of community Christianity or ethical dilemmas rooted in Christian theology and tradition.
The festival serves as a meeting place for Christians and others interested in exploring cinema inspired by the treasury of Christian values. It encourages a sense of belonging to a community whose members share the same values, providing opportunities for dialog, networking and mutual support.
The festival aims to educate and inspire audiences through thought-provoking films that facilitate a deeper understanding of Orthodox spirituality and ethics. It encourages critical engagement with cinematic art as a tool for spiritual growth, moral reflection and personal transformation.
It promotes values such as faith, love, hope, compassion, forgiveness, humility, etc. The festival also encourages filmmakers to make productions that reflect these values and contribute positively to the strengthening of Christian morality in society by addressing contemporary issues through a Christian reading grid.
While rooted in the Christian tradition, the festival welcomes filmmakers and audiences from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. It celebrates the universal themes of faith, love, restoration, and salvation found in cinema, recognizing, from an eschatological perspective, the dignity and worth of the person.
