He Leadeth Me

Movie Review: Triumph of the Heart

Jessica Season 3 Episode 36

This September, "Triumph of the Heart", a movie about St. Maximilian Kolbe, will hit theaters. In this episode, Fr. Gabriel Gillen joins Jess to review the film.

Fr. Gabriel and Jess discuss:

  • Their overall impressions, including acting, pacing, and cinematography
  • The director's approach to storytelling as a spiritual meditation
  • The amount of violence in the film and whether it serves or distracts from the deeper message

 Whether you're a fan of Catholic cinema or simply inspired by the life of St. Maximilian Kolbe, this episode offers a thoughtful take on a saint brought to life on screen. 


Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P.- Dominican Friar in the Province of St. Joseph. He was ordained in the year 2000 in Subiaco, Italy. Fr. Gabriel resides at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington D.C. along with Fr. Gregory Pine and the Hillbilly Thomists. In 2022, Fr. Gabriel became a National Chaplain for FOCUS.