The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Triumph of the Heart” showing Oct. 3-9 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres.

“Triumph of the Heart” tells the powerful true story of St. Maximilian Kolbe — a man who chose sacrifice over survival, and love over fear.

Auschwitz, 1941. After an escape from the camp, as punishment the SS guards select 10 prisoners to starve to death. Father Kolbe volunteers to take the place of a family man who has pleaded to the Guards for mercy.

He endures the starvation bunker for two weeks, providing solace and prayer to the other men, until he is one of the last alive.

Although nearing death, news of his actions and those of the other men spread across the camp, providing light and dignity in the worst of places.

Father Kolbe was beatified in 1971 and canonized as a Saint by Pope John Paul II in 1982.

“Deeply powerful. Unflinching. Brilliantly acted and written.” — Matt Walsh, The Daily Wire

“D’Ambrosio’s film powerfully reorients us and reminds us — not only of what our lives can mean but of the powerful role art can play in restoring what our culture has lost.” — The Federalist

“Triumph of the Heart” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres Oct. 3-9. Showtimes will be Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3 and 4 at 3:30 p.m.; Sunday and Monday, Oct. 5 and 6 at 4:00 p.m.; and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 6, 7, 8 and 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.