The Shepherd: Janez Frančišek Gnidovec / Pastir: Janez Frančišek Gnidovec
The life and legacy of Bishop Janez Frančišek Gnidovec, he journeyed on foot across the Balkans, where he spent most of his life working and made a significant impression on the people there.
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Janez Frančišek Gnidovec is a name now being 'rediscovered', but once a familiar figure to many. Simple, humble, a role model. Faithful in both small and big things. A Slovenian candidate for sainthood in the Catholic Church and a man who traveled extensively on foot: he journeyed across the Balkans, where he spent most of his life working.
The film is guided by journalist Nace, who interviews priest Gnidovec and people from Macedonia who were significantly influenced by him.
The whole world knows Mother Teresa of Calcutta, but few are aware that behind this Missionary of Love stands a great role model, who inspired her decision for missions and serving the poorest of the world: Janez Frančišek Gnidovec, a missionary, bishop in Skopje and Prizren.
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The Shepherd: Janez Frančišek Gnidovec
Year of production: 2015
Producer: Janez Cerar
Supported by: Misijonska družba - lazaristi
Cast: Gregor Čušin, Janez E. Rus
Director, editor: David Sipoš
Screenwriter: Rok Andres
Aerial cinematography: Janez Kotar
Music and sound by: Tim Žibrat