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This might have been mentioned before... but it seems there is a 2nd "The Way2 movie in the works.
Shooting starts this summer, hoping to premier it easter 2024. It will take place in Nigeria, Dublin, Brussels, Amsterdam and on the Camino del Norte.
More here:
Emilio Estévez: «''The Way'' ha emocionado a tanta gente que había que hacer la secuela»
El padre del actor y director, Martin Sheen, también protagoniza la segunda parte de la película, que se rodará en otoñowww.lavozdegalicia.es
It's hard to find -- even on the High Seas ...I keep seeing mention of Saint-Jacques-la-Mecque but it doesn't seem to be available anywhere. Do you have access?
I have read Bennets book and would certainly like to see a movie version.This projected film was talked about, from about 2 years after The Way was released, though most film projects never escape project status.
Interesting.
The one I'm most looking forward to though is Bill Bennett's adaptation of his The Way, My Way which is now in active and financed production.
My favourite three existing Camino films, in terms of cinematic quality, are -- in simple chronological order -- Buñuel's ; Saint-Jacques-la-Mecque ; and The Way.
I had the same question! Never having heard of it before this forum, I also kept seeing mentions and really want to watch.I keep seeing mention of Saint-Jacques-la-Mecque but it doesn't seem to be available anywhere. Do you have access?
Return of the pilgrimWhat next ... The Way Strikes Back?
On May 20th, Rick Steves is broadcasting his interview with Sheen about his travelsView attachment 147039
This might have been mentioned before... but it seems there is a 2nd "The Way" movie in the works.
Shooting starts this summer, hoping to premier it easter 2024. It will take place in Nigeria, Dublin, Brussels, Amsterdam and on the Camino del Norte.
More here:
Emilio Estévez: «''The Way'' ha emocionado a tanta gente que había que hacer la secuela»
El padre del actor y director, Martin Sheen, también protagoniza la segunda parte de la película, que se rodará en otoñowww.lavozdegalicia.es
Thank you, thank you!! I had watched in a few months back with my family off of Prime Video, then it disappeared. I'll be on the lookout for it streaming.Just read this yesterday!
The Return of the Pilgrim Eye DrWhat next ... The Way Strikes Back?
The sequel finds Tom, the Opthamologist, working for Doctors Without Borders, doing cataract surgery in Nigeria. There he comes across a Camino-themed book written by “Jack,” the oddball Irish writer from the original film, “The Way.”I don't know how I feel about this. I love "The Way". But sequels don't always work as well. Also - will it bring about another surge of higher pilgrim numbers? To the Frances and/or the Norte which seems to be the focus this time. Can the Norte handle a surge of pilgrims? There aren't that many albergues to begin with.
On the other hand - I am interested in it also taking place in NIgeria, Dublin, Amsterdam, and Brussels. Does this mean they will write about what inspires people to go first - and then show their journey? Or show a connection between the pilgrims and their family/friends back at home? Or how people change when they return home? Could be interesting.
LOL... thanks! I hadn't had time to translate the articles people had been posting yet.The sequel finds Tom, the Opthamologist, working for Doctors Without Borders, doing cataract surgery in Nigeria. There he comes cross a Camino-themed book written by “Jack,” the oddball Irish writer from the iriginal film, “The Way.”
Tom leaves Nigeria to travel to Ireland to find and talk to Jack about his book. From there, they continue onto Amsterdam. Remember Joost, the rotund Dutchman?
Then, the plot makes is way back to the Camino in Spain - this time the Camino del Norte - IIRC.
I got all this from the article in La Voz de Galicia over the weekend.
Hope this helps,
Tom
It may have brought you to the Camino but I think the impact of the movie in bringing hordes to the Caminos is often exaggerated. Particularly amongst we English-speakers here on the forum. There was no massive spike in numbers after the film's release - numbers simply continued to grow at the same pace as before. The movie certainly increased awareness of the Camino in the USA and Canada and numbers from those countries have grown in recent years but that is a minor feature in the overall landscape of the Camino. I wonder how many of the 238,000 Spanish people who received a Compostela last year would say that they were inspired to walk the Camino by that particular movie?A terrifying prospect ... The Way was what brought me and hordes of others to the Camino in the first place,
Very few. I think that the presence of foreign pilgrims inspires many Spaniards because they think the Camino is "important", but Germans, Italians, Koreans, Portugueses, Brasilians would also come without this movie.. I wonder how many of the 238,000 Spanish people who received a Compostela last year would say that they were inspired to walk the Camino by that particular movie?
This year looks set to have over 100 times the number of pilgrims for the year of my first Camino. So I don't think I am underestimating the potential for growth. But the Camino Frances has existed for nearly 40 years as a signposted route with guides and maps and pilgrim accommodation. In that time millions have walked it and returned home and told their friends about it. The result has already been an enormous and sustained growth in numbers over several decades. Plus a mass of movies, videos, books, podcasts, newspaper articles and tv series. Isn't it likely that most of those who might be predisposed to walk a Camino have already been exposed to that virus by now? I find it hard to believe that one relatively low-budget and limited distribution independent movie or one high profile celebrity is likely to have a significant explosive impact on Camino numbers.Yes, but this is to underestimate the power of returning pilgrims to encourage others to walk. So even if a small number are inspired by the movie, they'll infect large numbers of potential pilgrims among their acquaintance. Soon a Kardashian will turn up and then it goes viral. Enjoy it while it lasts folks
Not everyone. Just ask my wife.It has what everyone wants.
Thanks for posting. Great article.Just read this yesterday!
I saw a thread about the possible sequel on Facebook a couple of days ago. Mostly wishful thinking and uninformed speculation. One post sounded a little more definite. No idea what Jacqueline's role in the business is so I have no idea what weight to put on her comment.IMDB shows it as being "in development" still.
What is the third film?My favourite three existing Camino films, in terms of cinematic quality, are -- in simple chronological order -- Buñuel's ; Saint-Jacques-la-Mecque ; and The Way.
I can't find anything other than a Spanish Film maker by that name?Buñuel's?
What is the third film?
I can't find anything other than a Spanish Film maker by that name?
A pity when otherwise the stark realism of the original film shines out in every scene...FWIW that backpack photo is ridiculous, it's a movie prop obviously lacking meaningful weight.
Yeah, the Wizard of Oz is such a great template for ordinary pilgrim experience.A pity when otherwise the stark realism of the original film shines out in every scene...
I watched this a few days ago on a flight from Sydney to Paris. In English the title is On the Wandering Paths. It’s about a writer / explorer who suffers terrible injuries in a fall. As he slowly learns to walk again he decides he will walk across France on long forgotten paths. It’s not set on a camino path. I appreciated this film.Also has anyone seen this? It was recommended to me by a Camino friend, but I have so far been unable to find somewhere to watch it.
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It's not bad, but it rushes the end, and completely ignores about 40% at least of the journey over the flatter areas of France ; but I felt it's also rushed in regard to the psychological changes between the middle of a route and the ending of it.I watched this a few days ago on a flight from Sydney to Paris. In English the title is On the Wandering Paths. It’s about a writer / explorer who suffers terrible injuries in a fall. As he slowly learns to walk again he decides he will walk across France on long forgotten paths. It’s not set on a camino path. I appreciated this film.
Yup - Luis Buñuel. He was Spanish but worked primarily in France. The Milky Way is hisWhat is the third film?
I can't find anything other than a Spanish Film maker by that name?
Also has anyone in UK successfully found anywhere you can watch Saint-Jacques-la-Mecque via?
Yes I managed to watch it a couple of weeks ago via a paid for thing. I enjoyed it but concur with @JabbaPapa that it seemed rushed and they'd tried to cram a lot in without it really flowing freely. I guess the book would be wonderful if only my French stretched farther than saying hello and ordering a beerI watched this a few days ago on a flight from Sydney to Paris. In English the title is On the Wandering Paths. It’s about a writer / explorer who suffers terrible injuries in a fall. As he slowly learns to walk again he decides he will walk across France on long forgotten paths. It’s not set on a camino path. I appreciated this film.
@davejsy A Google search tells me it’s available on various streaming services.
I get what you're saying though it didn't bother me. I had not heard of the film and had no expectations - on a voyage of more than 24 hours, I was just grateful for an interesting distraction!Yes I managed to watch it a couple of weeks ago via a paid for thing. I enjoyed it but concur with @JabbaPapa that it seemed rushed and they'd tried to cram a lot in without it really flowing freely.
Do you have contempt for Martin Sheen?Presumably he carried his contract, his waiver and his rider: that’ll have carried some weight
Nope. Fine actor, effective producer.Do you have contempt for Martin Sheen?
What is the third film?
I can't find anything other than a Spanish Film maker by that name?
Also has anyone in UK successfully found anywhere you can watch via?
Buñuel’s “La Voie Lactée” is a somewhat irreverent film. It has little in common with the other films mentioned in this thread.
To quote the sleeve notes on a Buñuel Collection: “One of the most challenging and irreverent of the director’s later works.”
And Buñuel’s films were certainly challenging to a Roman Catholic sensibility.
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I searched for “Saint-Jacques-la-Mecque” for ages. I have a feeling Mubi has streamed it at some point in the past but it’s not available at the moment.
I think it has been possible to stream it in the EU () somewhere but not in the UK.
A Google search tells me it’s available on various streaming services.
Reading a few articles online recently it seems that there have been long and complicated negotiations over the distribution rights for the film. Which is probably in part why it is so hard to find legitimate copies online.Not in the UK
It can be purchased from Amazon but it either comes from NZ or Switzerland
Yes we never got to see what any of them had to make their rucksacks so huge so being Emilio I can only take that as very subtle satire (same as the "gratuitous butt walk" of bloke at clothesline). We saw from night in the open they did not have tents and they were all wearing the normally largest bit of kit ie the "ski jacket".Nope. Fine actor, effective producer.
It was the thought of his rucksack floating down the river that prompted that muse
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