Paul in Athens
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- University of Michigan professor Yaron Eliav and his production team announce the world premiere of the much-anticipated “Paul in Athens” movie on October 30, 2018. The movie reconstructs St. Paul’s visit to the city of Athens in the first century CE - one of the most famous moments in Biblical history - and examines the world changing dynamics that it instigated. This short film (only 17 minutes long) is the first ever documentary specifically created for the classroom. Unlike many documentaries that are made for the general public, and then used also in classrooms, this film was developed from the start with students as its intended audience, and designed as a teaching tool within the learning environment of the college (and high school) classroom. Says Eliav, who developed and produced the film, “we wanted to think of new ways to engage students in scholarly ideas and debates beyond the traditional tools of reading academic articles and listening to lectures.” “The movie,” he adds, “functions like a modern-day, 21st century scholarly article. It shares many of its features and objectives, but adopts the visual and thematic language of film.”
“Paul in Athens” is meant to open a small, yet illuminating, window into the magical landscape of the ancient Mediterranean, with its striking cities and vibrant mixture of peoples, ideas, and cultures. The film focuses on one moment in the life of one famous individual - Saint Paul and his visit to the city of Athens - but it weaves together many threads related to the Graeco-Roman world. Geography and travel, urban life and architecture, religion, sculpture, and art all make their appearance, even if only briefly, with the hope that teachers and students can use these details as a springboard for further research, exploration, and learning.
“Paul in Athens” is a product of the Ancient World Project and is funded by the Office of the Provost at the University of Michigan through the Transforming Learning for the Third Century (TLTC) grant - the University largest grant ever given in the humanities. Other than Eliav, the production team included director Robert DeMilner and a 14-member crew, including cameramen, producers, designers, assistants, and a group of local Greek actors. The movie comes with an assortment of exercises, maps, and reading material which will make it a valuable addition to any class related to the ancient Mediterranean world, its geography, religions, and cultures, and is sure to provide a revolutionary learning experience for any individual or community interested in these topics.
The movie premiers online at paul-in-athens.nes.lsa.umich.... and is open to the public free of charge. The website also provides information about the film and the crew, as well as the rich pedagogical materials to facilitate additional classroom activities.
If you are interested in screening “Paul in Athens” in your classroom or theater, please contact Professor Yaron Eliav at (734) 489-5243 or yzeliav@umich.edu.
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I loved how, instead of just watching Paul walk through Athens and have a voice over explaining, we got to see Eliav explain to us the context and the meaning behind Paul being there. It made me feel a part of the journey
Tremendous acting by Eliav, it took me until the credits scene to realize that it wasn't actually Tom Hanks. Definitely snubbed an Oscar, blasphemous. This movie taught me a lot about the shifting religious context and views held by the citizens of ancient Athens, specifically about statues. It inspired me to the point where I think I'm going to dress up as Paul for Halloween this year.
I was extremely impressed to hear about how much the University of Michigan invested in this movie, and it was really interesting to see how much that money paid off, as well as see everything we had viewed in the behind-the-scenes pay off in the full movie. It's clear how much work and effort went into this from Eliav, but also from every actor and person who was a part of this production. Lastly, I am amazed at how much they fit into a 16-minute movie. I was expecting the movie about such a prominent figure to be at least an hour, but the fact that it's shorter made everything taught so much more impactful.
Even though this video was only 16 minutes, I felt captivated the entire time by the amount of information that was outpoured throughout the entire story. I’m fairly unfamiliar with both Paul and his journey, yet by the end of this documentary I felt that I knew Paul and understood his significance to the world. Watching Paul embark on his path through several locations in Athens, including the Acropolis, was a truly enriching experience that will stick with me for a long while.
I love the costumes and the production value in terms of outfits and historical clothing. I not only like Eliav's outfits and the hat he wears, but I love the way that Eliav and his crew put together a Paul that is accurate in its entirety, even clothing.
I learned so much from this documentary about Paul, not only is the storytelling great and easy to follow, but the scenery and film depicted is realistic to the historical setting. The contrast of acting with clips of more formal educational value is a great way to take in the material but also place yourself in Paul's shoes. I enjoyed the film, found it entertaining, and the perfect length to keep the attention of the viewer for its entirety.
The imagery in this video is fantastic. It was so cool to see professor Eliav in the physical locations he is describing and teaching about. He definitely knows how to keep the audience engaged with exciting background music and interesting images and scenery. It was no challenge to try imagining what was really going on at the time of Paul thanks to the acting and settings in this movie.
Bravo! The performance by the actor portraying Paul was one for the ages. His body language and facial expressions were exquisite; I could truly feel each and every emotion of Paul. A shame the Oscar didn't go to him... one of the biggest snubs of the century
This documentary is a great example of what Eliav always says, "History begins in the present". The demonstration of this can be seen in both Eliav's and Paul's own adventures that seek to give context to past events whose effects are and were being felt in the present, and in Paul's time, in Athens. The fact that such a concept could be packed into a 17-minute documentary is extremely impressive.
It's so great to see a visual representation of such an interesting part of history! Having this movie at my disposal as a student significantly helps me mentally paint this image in my own head. Also, it helps me understand where one of the most popular religions across the globe originated from. I'm impressed with the lengths that Eliav and his team will go to educate his students, coworkers, and the remainder of the world on topics that hold historical significance.
I loved how we had different perspectives while the movie was progressing. Seeing the museum and then the actual architecture in Athens allows the viewer to picture how the sculptures were actually placed around the city. I also like how the actual story with actors was integrated into the movie, while showing the actual artifacts and having Eliav talk. This makes the movie more engaging. It was a pleasure to watch!
I thought it was so cool to add the nuance of Eliav explaining some of these sites and history. It not only added so much educational value but also reminded us that all history is presented through the eyes of the historian and there is still so much to learn. It also gave me so much more appreciation for historians and archaeologists and the painstaking labor they go through to piece together these incredible stories.
I'm really impressed with what's shown here. After watching how they made it and knowing the challenges they faced, it's amazing what they achieved with so little time and money. The costumes look like they're from the right time, everything looks good, the acting is convincing, and the drone shots are super professional. Overall, everyone who worked on this should be proud of what they did.It's cool that you got footage of the museums and Acropolis without any people in the background. It looks like filming was an awesome experience, and it's interesting to watch.
What a sensational movie produced by Professor Eliav! I thoroughly enjoy how he jumps back and forth between recreating ancient times and the present time, giving the viewer a complete look and understanding of the context while providing great insight and knowledge of the topic of interest.
From this movie I learned a lot that I had not known before, and this is because of the way that Eliav actually goes to the historical sites he talks about throughout the short film. Instead of there being a voice over of a guy walking around, Eliav actually explains what is happening in these locations. The movie being filmed in the actual historical locations made me more engaged throughout the film and made it easier for me to retain the movie's material. Furthermore, I was extremely impressed by the cinematography of the movie. It's clear and evident the time and effort that it took Eliav and his team to produce this movie.
I was impressed by how much I learned from just a 17-minute long documentary. especially because documentaries like this are usually an hour or longer! I really enjoyed it :)
This movie was so amazing and I appreciate the University of Michigan for funding it. This was a very informative and entertaining movie that helped me understand what we were talking about in class. In the last lecture, we left off discussing that Paul came after Jesus. This film is a great supplement for Paul's story. I'm excited to go to class on Monday with all this background information in mind!
I used to believe that Professor Eliav's jokes in class were the extent of his acting, yet I have been completely mistaken. Eliav, in Paul in Athens, allows the viewer to have a first eye view of the architecture, engineering, and culture the Greeks had in Athens. Eliav's tone excites the viewer as he shows how much he cares about the region's history. Viewing this documentary was inspiring as a student of Eliav's. It is clear how much work, time, and effort Eliav put into this. Although Athens is just a fraction of the Mediterranean, I can now tell how influential Athens was to the development of culture in the Israeli region.
The immense detail and context that is displayed throughout this film is not only remarkable but also very satisfactory. Not only with the production being top-tier, the storytelling, voice overs, and actors pulled it all together. We were able to see Paul as not only a historical figure but a human as well. It was also very nice to see a visual representation of the historical events and context that we are learning while in class. In conclusion I believe Eliav did a great way in connecting the past to our current knowledge!
The detail is what truly stuck out to me as well. Being a historical film I expected it to be kind of boring but the storytelling was great and accompanied by very real experiences that truly humanize Paul and allows us to form our own opinions of him not only as a historical figure but as a being. The patience Paul embodies truly highlights the narrative of the story. Great film, learned a lot about Paul who I never knew until this class!
What a wonderful short film! I am so impressed with the acting in this movie. It really helps set the scene in Greece during the time that Paul visited there. This was very informative and captivating work. Being raised Christian, I have grown up hearing the biblical stories of Paul. Hearing and seeing his story be told through a more historical lens rather than a religious one was super interesting. The visuals included in the film were very helpful for understanding his journey. The abundance of maps helped provide geographical context and the various shots of Greek statues helped set the scene. Eliav and the team clearly put so much work into this project and it paid off.
This documentary is a great way to follow Apostle Paul's journey in Athens for people who only viewed St.Paul as a Christian advocate. I really loved how the cast and crew were able to take us back to this time period and made it seem realistic as this journey occurred in the first century CE. Great work!
I really enjoyed this movie! I appreciated the variety of different shots/scenes throughout; the reenactments, shots of Eliav, and views of the architecture (especially from the drone). And knowing how much hard work and dedication that was put into this film (via the behind the scenes video) which was made for students like me made me appreciate it even more!
This film did an excellent job explaining the context for Paul being in Athens. The description of art and architecture in Athens made learning about Paul's journey all that more interesting.
I thoroughly enjoyed this movie! I appreciated the mix of maps, Eliav’s explanations, and actual re-enactments. That combination made the story straight-forward and left the viewer with a good understanding of Paul’s travels. This was a great way to learn about Paul!
When I was told to watch this movie, I genuinely thought it would be at least an hour long, thinking the content was vast. However, when I found out it was 16 minutes long I wondered how such a character like Paul would be explained in such a short time. However after watching and completing the movie, I believe Eliav went above and beyond expressing Paul and his own passion for Paul.
Watching Paul in Athens was a great experience. Being able to view Paul within the ancient times and Eliav in the modern time really gave me a comparison of the two different time periods. I truly enjoyed the fact that I got to learn about Paul who I had no prior knowledge on before the class along the passion of Eliav within this subject as dedication made this great for me to watch.
I really enjoyed watching this documentary because it provided me with a visual to better understand the history of St. Paul's visit to the city of Athens in the first century CE. The background music, narration, and different hotspots captured by the camera really made it feel as if I was listening to a story rather than a video of facts!
Watching this documentary opened my eyes to the rich history and cultural landscape of Athens during the Roman empire, and Paul’s influence on what would later become known as Christianity. I liked how Professor Eliav and his production team built a holistic narrative of Paul in Athens by incorporating a variety of film styles including a reenactment of Paul’s arrival to Athens, narration over maps/paintings/other visuals, and Professor Eliav talking directly to the audience while located in various influential sites. It was if I was able to travel in Paul’s footsteps across Athens, which helped me understand how influential the environment must have been to his teachings!
The format of the documentary with the voice-over was excellent. The first-person aspect of the commentary where Eliav really connects with the audience and tells them to join him makes it much easier to engage with the content. Coupled with the fact that information was delivered in an easy to comprehend fashion, this was a very enjoyable yet informative documentary!
The acting is amazing, but what's even better was the directing of this film. Watching this film truly gave me the full experience of being in Athens and seeing the introduction of Christianity fall into place which as a Christian, I was unaware of. 10/10 movie, make another one for us!
I loved this. After watching the behind the scenes video a month or two ago it is cool to see it all come together! Well done everyone that was a part of this production!
I really enjoyed how the storytelling included reenactments by actors, voiceovers, and talking straight to the camera. This mix of different styles, as well as the switches between "ancient" and modern times, really helped to keep the story interesting and the audience entertained. I also liked how the story of Paul was related back to modern times, and explained how this story matters today. Also really enjoyed the views of Athens, moved the city to the top of my travel list!
Great movie, cant believe eliav made this. Thank you to the crew, the fans, and everyone else in there involvement in making this. We need more of this in modern schooling
I genuinely am impressed by the final product on display here. After watching the behind the scenes video, and seeing all the obstacles originally in place it’s amazing to see what was accomplished with such little time and money. The costuming seems historically accurate, the quality is great, the acting….works, the overhead drone shoots look super professional, etc… All in all, everyone who worked on this should be very proud of the work they’ve done.
Incredibly well made. I appreciated how the movie took place directly in Athens, and how well the audio supplemented the content.
I was very impressed by the effort and quality put into this film. The use of the actual settings in the commentary made the experience so much better, and it’s clear that a simple green screen would not do it justice.
I am so impressed by how much this documentary covered in only 16 minutes. I also appreciated how interactive this movie felt. Whether it was Eliav explaining the story or significance of certain monuments, or even the acting clips, I felt engaged the whole time. I also found it awesome that the crew was able to perfectly capture such busy tourist attractions such as the Temple of Zeus. The script, editing, visuals, and overall production of this movie is incredible!!
Super impressed with this Eliav! The amount of data, facts, and information covered in a 17-minute timespan made it feel like I watched an entire documentary. I loved the varied shots. It looked like some of them were shot on a drone which made the arial views turn out great. From the soundtrack, to the acting, and even the pacing, this was a great watch.
I appreciate how the University of Michigan invested into the creation of this movie. I really enjoy how it incorporates both reenactments of Paul and his journey in Athens, as well as commentary by Professor Eliav. I think that having both of these elements makes the film much more engaging since we are able to visualize Paul and his journey, but also extremely informative as Eliav provides important details and narrative as the story progresses.
This movie taught me a lot about the shifting religious context and views held by the citizens of ancient Athens, specifically about statues. It was really impressive the amount of information that was covered in the short amount of time by Professor Eliav.
I love how interactive this documentary was because it really engaged the viewer! Eliav's voiceover made me feel as though I was right there following Pauls journey!
I really admire the artistic decision to have actors to depict Paul"s arrival in Athens, historical dramatizations help me to get into the mindset of the period and comprehend the context in a more beneficial way than just explaining it. I also really enjoyed how it was filmed in actual Athens, this lends validity and authenticity to the ideas discussed making it feel like an academic paper as well as entertainment.
As a Christian who has read through the book of Acts many times and studied the letters of Paul intensely, this was a very new perspective on his travels to Greece for me. I appreciated how Eliav placed the stories of the Bible amongst other historical sources to develop a full picture of Paul's presence in Athens. Idolatry is a concept that is regularly brought up in the church and the Bible; I was not aware that Paul was the first one to use this term until I watched this documentary. Despite all that I have learned about Paul through the Bible, this documentary certainly provided me with a new view on his importance to Christianity and his significance in the history of the Middle East.
I definitely wasn't expecting the Paul in Athens movie to be like this, but I like that it's a history lesson in action; it brings ancient times to life. When I was younger, I was told the story of Paul - that he was Jewish, persecuted Christians, and then converted to Christianity and spread the Gospel. I find the aspect of eschatology interesting and it makes sense that he would go all over the region to (in his mind) save people from the end of the world. Paul in Athens gives me a newfound appreciation for Paul because, during his journey, he was able to respect and understand other religions and use their beliefs and worship styles to tell them about his God.
It's incredible how high quality and informative the video is for how short it is. The drone shots of Athens and the places Paul visited are beautiful and add to the emphasis of the story of Paul being told in the historical places it occured! Professor Eliav seamlessly tells the story of Paul in between shots of the scenery and of the actors, and it all blends and works well together. I also really liked seeing a different perspective on who Paul was and what he did, as well as the many sculptures throughout the documentary and what Paul thought of them with his ideas about idolatry.
I really like how this video combines not only different sources of information, but also looks at it through very different angles. There are live-action remakes, historical artifacts and also educational insights from Eliav. It is crazy how such an influential event can be told and explained in such a short amount of time.
I really liked the different sections that this movie was separated into. It kept the movie organized and easy to find for future reference. Professor Eliav really put his all into this movie and it shows! The side comments from him really put the content all together.
The stunning element of Eliav's explanations regarding these sites and their history was fascinating. It provided substantial educational value while serving as a reminder that history is interpreted through the historian's perspective, leaving much yet to be discovered. This approach also deepened my admiration for historians and archaeologists, acknowledging the meticulous effort they invest in reconstructing these remarkable narratives. It was truly eye-opening to witness the nuanced insights that shed light on these ancient sites, underscoring the dedication required to piece together such incredible stories.
Professor Eliav and his team produced a fantastic documentary, it was insightful and comprehensible. The retelling of Paul’s journey to Athens was convincing because they were able to film in the same locations the biblical Paul preached. The Parthenon in particular was impressive. The reenactments helped me understand the environment of ancient Athens but also the Mediterranean Sea which dominates the region.
After learning about Paul in Athens in lecture, I thought that this documentary was really helpful in solidifying those concepts and ideas in my head by placing them in a physical context. The documentary was overall very well done and I was impressed by the aerial shots, which really gave a sense of the scope of the land. I also enjoyed Eliav's voiceover and found it soothing to listen to.
tremendous acting and storytelling by Eliav. This footage really made me feel like I was there in the moment with Paul and felt what he was feeling. I was impressed by the sights in Athens they went to, and also the similarities the city showed to cities in the Israel Palestine region like Tel Aviv Yaffo. It is truly incredible how such a short film can encompass so much and teach a lot about a largely unknown but extremely important figure to the history of the world and one of its biggest religions. Truly a great film.
Firstly, I was really impresses with the filming of the documentary. The techniques and transitions used were excellent. Secondly, it is actually incredible to see how determined Paul was. Moving from city to city in the Mediterranean, speaking with different groups of people. Its hard to imagine someone getting up and traveling the region hoping to convince people of the truth, especially in that time.
I am so impressed with the quality of this. Yaron does a great job not just showing on a map where Paul went, but actually “getting in there,” and showing the historical land points of where he went.
I thought the combination of the voice over, the visual representation of the actor walking through, and the segments of Eliav explaining history led to create a really unique presentation of information that was engaging. I learned a lot.
This is so amazing! It's truly remarkable how Eliav manages to captivate such a fraction of a valuable historical person in such a short film. The sheer beauty of this film is nothing short of breathtaking, being in the actual locations is my favorite part. It's a testament to the boundless creativity of the Graeco-Roman period and shows the impact of Paul that still exists in our world and will continue to do so.
This is a really awesome documentary put together by Professor Eliav! I appreciate the transitions between (recreated) scenes of Paul and the past and the scenes of Eliav himself explaining information to us in further detail. Additionally, I thought the art pieces that were shown throughout the documentary were both beautiful and informative.
I really enjoyed the film. Having grown up in the Christian church, I never heard this perspective on Paul (shocking, I know). It's really nice to have a professional scholar use actual evidence to provide a realistic narrative on such an important figure.
Growing up, I've heard of this "St. Paul", but I never really learned much about him or his history. I really appreciated what Professor Eliav did to really bring the Apostle Paul's story to light. This documentary did an amazing job at putting Paul in a more historical setting, tracing his steps, while simultaneously explaining his motives and actions. Overall, I would 100% recommend this documentary to anyone, to learn a little more about who Paul really was.
This short film truly captures the essence of Paul's journey in a thought-provoking and visually engaging way. I specifically enjoyed the dual use of graphics and also videos.
Having grown up hearing about the writings of St. Paul and knowing his sayings the insights brought here by Professor Eliav were very new to me. Hearing the context in depth for what St. Paul was saying helped me to understand the motivations behind what St. Paul said. The combinations of culture that St. Paul began and seeing how they contributed to the later spread of Christianity are so much clearer now. Additionally, setting the film split between historical depictions of St. Paul's arrival in Athens and Professor Eliav's explanation made the film so immersive and much more engaging.
The decision to film background scenes depicting what Paul actually went through during his journey really helped to bring this movie to life. This creative approach to telling this story really goes to show how passionate everyone involved in this project was to breathe life into the story of Paul.
I really like how the movie jumped from Eliavs perspective to Pauls perspective. It really made it easier to understand and gave a super cool angle.
I have to say, I really enjoyed this film too. It's not often you come across a documentary that brings history to life in such a vivid way. The mix of scenes and Eliav's insights made it really engaging. We get a taste of the local life, the cityscape, religious practices, and artistic expressions of that time. Seeing those ancient sites against modern Athens was a unique perspective, and it made me appreciate the city's rich history even more. Following Paul's path with Eliav was a great way to connect with the story. All in all, it left me with a deeper understanding of that time and place.
I love how this documentary takes you from the beginning to understand Paul as a person and his significance to the world. I think the production and the information was all put together so well and made it enjoyable to watch. I also love how we got to see the actual sites that were referred to, it felt like we were traveling with them.
Thank you, very well done!
I loved Eliav took us on this journey and almost made it feel like one of his lectures, something I was pleasantly surprised by given the trailer. It also was very cool to see how Eliav and crew seemingly had the entire Acropolis and the Areopagos all to themselves, which really added to the cinematic excellence in this film.
I really enjoyed watching my actual professor demonstrate to me one of the more important historical stories in a context like this. I felt as if I was traveling with Eliav and the crew and that means they did a great job connecting with the audience. I am also grateful to have a better understanding of this time in history.
After watching the behind the scenes clips from a month ago, it was interesting and informative to see all the hard work of both the production and the cast come together. Typically, historical documentaries are an hour and thirty minutes long. For Eliav and the production to cover so much information with visuals in only 16 minutes and 54 seconds is talent!
I love the evolution that Paul made in Athens. He change the Athenians ideas of worship (Idolatry) to the New Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Messiah.
I truly can not get over how well made this film is. I am not sure the filmmaking experience and background Eliav has, but this feels like it was done by a professional director. I absolutely love how you both showed remade scenes of Paul on his boat fleeing to Greece and him walking around Athens, as well as the scenes where it was solely Eliav talking and explaining the history behind him. Also, I thought the music was incredibly well done. It fit the somewhat mysterious and intenseness of the situation with Paul perfectly. Overall, I was blown away truly. Amazing job.
When I think about the greatest appearances in films throughout history Yaron Eliav's masterful performance in short documentary Paul in Athens instantly comes to mind. His elegant ways of describing a story some complex so impactful into a digestible package is like nothing I have ever seen before. What A Film.
Really well done! I really enjoy this style of documentary, where acting is woven into the narrative. It provides greater depth to the story which helps the viewer (or at least me) to better understand it. I also found myself incredibly jealous of the exclusive access you were given to the different locations for filming!
The film's remarkable attention to detail and context goes beyond expectations. The top-notch production, storytelling, voiceovers, and actors all came together seamlessly. It allowed us to perceive Paul as both a historical figure and a relatable human. Additionally, witnessing a visual portrayal of the historical events we study in class was truly satisfying. I think Eliav did an excellent job connecting the past to our current understanding.
I really admire the camera works and aspects of this film. It definitely helps keep the audience engaged, and will also allow for more creative control over the atmosphere or feel of the documentary. You can tell there was a lot of work put into this film because of the effective and well-placed camera movements make for a professional-quality final product!
I really liked the formatting of the film. Seeing Eliav explaining concepts while being at the actual Acropolis was amazing!
I really enjoy how there is a blend of narration by Eliav and acting out of scenes in this film. The acting out of events clearly illustrated how events transpired while Eliav's commentary highlights the impact of each event. The footage of Greece in the film is also impeccable and the drone shots are especially cool. A clear picture of Paul's travels and whereabouts is painted in my head after watching this film. The time and effort spent on making this film is evident, and watching it really enriched my knowledge of Paul and the beginning of Christianity.
I really liked that this movie uses the contextual background to help us understand the chronological setting of the movie. For example, when we are shown the work of art, "School of Athens" which is a very well-known art piece, it helps us understand what Athens was like when Paul arrived.
What an amazing story accurately portrayed by Professor Eliav. He really brought it to life.
I thought it was great how this movie followed Eliav as he walked through different museums and archeological sites in Athens. Instead of just following an actor playing Paul, the movie was able to show artifacts that helped to explain the story and connect it to present day.
Amazing video! The mix between the view of Paul walking through the city with great editing to make it feel historic along with the amazing camera work helped enrich the story phenomenally! The switch to maps to show us where he came from, possibilities of how he got into Athens, and the Idolatry graphic with many more were insanely helpful to understand this story!
This was an enlightening documentary about the story of Paul of Tarsus. I learned many things about Paul, his journey, and his significance while watching. Before watching this documentary, I did not know about several important events in Paul's life, such as the Areopagus and his involvement in the cultural evolution around the ideas of statues and their significance. This is a fantastic example of amazing storytelling and an excellent introduction to the story of Paul.
Absolutely loved the cinematography of the film and the exclusive access the Eliav worked to get. Would love to see a sequel!
I love how substantive this short film is, especially in explaining Paul's eschatological fears and the way the documentary humanized him. This work definitely has the chops for a local film festival or even a regional film festival :)
I learned so much from this movie, and I credit this learning to the way that Eliav actually goes to the famous historical sites he talks about throughout the short film. In a sense, it put me in the shoes of St. Paul and made me feel like I was in Athens while the story was being told. The movie being filmed in the actual historical locations made me more engaged throughout the film and made it easier for me to retain the movie's material. Furthermore, I was extremely impressed by the cinematography of the movie. The time and effort that it took Eliav to produce this movie is clear and evident.
There were so many intricate aspects to the movie that made this film so entertaining. These include the camera views, maps, architecture, background music, chalkboard graphics, sculptures, worship statues, idolatry, and ancient Greek images of Paul. This film did an outstanding job at filling the wholes of Paul's life that I had after watching the introduction. I think this was a great use of the university's money and did a great job showing the full picture of Paul's insane life. I also really enjoyed the comparisons between now and back in Ancient Western civilization times. Paul really did paved the path for future generations to live in peace with the sculpture environment of our society.
Eliav sure knows how to keep his audience involved. I really liked the transitions during this movie. The cinematic and the music really complimented the message and overall, it was a fun way to engage the audience and get across a historical proclamation. Well done!
Great movie! I loved seeing and hearing more details about the statues and history behind these places, especially after watching the behind the scenes video! So wonderful how Eliav had the opportunity to travel to this place and take us along with him to learn about Paul and his time in Athens. The visuals of the site helped to bring to life the topic!
It is interesting to see Eliav introducing the history and the historical remains and the journey of Paul. The background music and the production also make the film fun to watch!
It's honestly amazing to see that the University was able to execute a film like this ( the hundreds of thousands of dollars is a lot of money!). The ability to collaborate with people around the world and travel worldwide proves the universities commitment for global studies. I think that this being narrative really helps the story come together.
I love how the documentary goes into details about the multifaceted purpose of statues. Not only were they for historical acknowledgement, but they also conveyed political messages and had deep religious connections to the people. I also loved the live-action Paul filming!
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The movie was very well done and the explanations by Prof. Eliav are a great guide throughout the film. I especially enjoyed the various scene locations and the amazing camera work with the different angles from certain elevations and what not. The movie definitely gave me a better understanding of Paul and his connection to the city of Athens.
Wow! We are so fortunate to have such an amazing actor as our professor! Not only was the movie very educational it was also entertaining. The visuals like the maps and traditional photos in the movie really added to the learning.
This was such an interesting documentary to watch that had so much information within a 16 minute period! It made me appreciate how much work went into it!
Very well done cinematography! I really loved how much history of Ancient Greece this included, especially the segments where the Acropolis and other Architectural structures has no tourists. This really allows you to see how much these buildings were intricate and wondrous.
I really enjoyed the different elements incorporated throughout this film. The maps, photos, aerial shots, and the artwork effectively told the story in an engaging and educational manner.
This film was very educational and taught me a lot about the true story that transpired when the Apostle Paul visited Athens. I liked the style of the film, how it constantly switches from the recreation of Paul's journey in Athens to Eliav's modern day commentary on his journey. This definitely made the film a lot more engaging and also helped me to better understand the significance of the events that transpired.
Great documentary. Thank you!
So fun to see Eliav in front of the camera! watching the behind the scenes video before made it cool to see it all come to fruition!
I truly enjoyed watching this documentary! I took a course last semester that focused on the Apostle Paul. In this film, I saw many things that paralleled with my course, such as Paul's evangelization of Christianity. This film also put a spin on the perspective of Paul that my course examined last semester. It was intriguing to see the different ways the life of Paul could be explained
It's pretty cool you were able to get all this footage of the museums and Acropolis without any people in the background. Looks like it was an amazing experience to film. Very informative and interesting to watch.