St. Kolbe Movie Night
Be the one who brings this film to your community.
Choose your country below to purchase your license:
More countries coming soon!
International Screenings are now Available!
Considerations - You will need:
A hall/auditorium (sorry, no theaters).
Audience of ~50 or more people.
A purchased license.
Eventbrite/Flocknote for ticketing.(Optional.)
What You Get with Your 1x PDF License
Custom Link to stream the movie securely or DVD.
An all-inclusive host guide & marketing materials.
Sell tickets for your event and or use for a fundraiser.
Formation night to remember!
Pro-tip: have a priest available for confessions after the movie.
How to Purchase License:
Click your country above.
Then click, “Get Started.”
Submit details, Choose Currency.
Choose tier size.
Submit form! (Submit date later.)
Ready? Click on your country above to see regional prices and purchase your license.
Watch the trailer & learn how to bring the film to your community!
First time? Let us know how we can help:
sarah@triumphoftheheart.com or WhatsApp 313-806-9285
"Masterpiece and miracle."— Sheryl Collmer, Crisis Magazine
WRITER AND DIRECTOR’S STORY
I lost my faith
and wanted to die.
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I got sick. An undiagnosed medical condition destroyed my life. I couldn’t sleep. My relationship ended. I could barely hold down my job. And worst of all, there was no cure—no end in sight.
The darkness closed in, and I lost my faith. I didn’t want to live anymore.
But then I remembered Kolbe.
St. Maximilian Kolbe was a priest, a writer, and a Catholic friar. During World War II, he was arrested and sent to Auschwitz for his vocal opposition to the ideologies of the day.
He watched as 10 men were condemned to die in the starvation bunker—a brutal death sentence. When one man cried out, “My wife, my children!” Kolbe stepped forward and offered his own life in exchange.
I kept coming back to that starvation bunker—the place where Kolbe chose to love in the face of unimaginable suffering. I thought about how he forged a brotherhood in that darkness, how he transformed despair into hope. Slowly, a light began to break through.
Kolbe’s story gave me a way forward, and this film is my way of sharing that light with the world.
In an age that runs from pain and avoids the cost of love, Kolbe shows us another way. He is a saint for our time—and his story is one we all need to hear.
-Anthony D’Ambrosio
WHAT LEADERS ARE SAYING
“Deeply powerful. Unflinching. Brilliantly written and acted.”
"Unforgettable, moving tribute"
— Joseph Pronechen NATIONAL CATHOLIC REGISTER
“Like a Caravaggio masterpiece reemerging after 500 years.”
Host Testimonies
The experience of being a host has really been the refresh I needed for my faith. (…) We made friends with people we didn’t know before and we even invited everyone to a party at our house that evening to continue the conversation.
- Familia Figueroa
We all cried and stayed after movie to just see each other and talk. The movie was out of this world. It broke my heart into pieces. Hearing hymns sung with such pride and strength brought me to tears.
- Agnieszka Siczek
Triumph of the Heart was a masterpiece proclaiming that friendship with God and his Mother should be the true aim of the human heart. The crowd was overwhelmed at the beauty. The portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mary was the best we’ve ever seen.
- Cecilia Tombelli
Tech Requirements
We’ve put together the following list and created a resource guide for you to ensure you put on the best event possible!
Equipment Needed:
Computer (not iPad or phone)
Projector or Large TV Screen
Sound System
HDMI Cable
Strong WiFi Signal (ethernet connection even better)
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You must have a dedicated person to act as the A/V or tech expert for your event.
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We recommend the following screen sizes for your LCD screen or projector screen below, (sizes are recommended based on your audience size and venue size). Ideally, the bottom of the screen should be raised at least 4’ off the ground.
For a small hall (50–100 people): a 100–150-inch diagonal screen (8–12 feet wide)
For a larger hall (100–200+ people): a 150–200-inch diagonal screen (12–16 feet wide)
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Ensure the venue has a sound system that can easily connect to your laptop, the projector, or the TV screen (please consult your A/V expert if you are unsure how sound will work in your venue). Keep in mind, you may need to bring in a portable sound system.
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You will need to connect your laptop to a large LCD screen or a projector via an HDMI cable to play the film (you cannot cast the film from a cell phone).
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Test the unique screening link with the actual A/V equipment that you will be using for your screening. The link will be emailed to you the day before your event.
If you need additional help with the technical side of your event, please find a tech expert and check out our Screening Resource Guide.
Community Screening FAQ
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Yes! Sell tickets, fundraise, or offer concessions—the options are endless! TOTH provides the license for the film, everything else is up to you. You are welcome to sell tickets for your event, use it as a fundraiser, or acquire sponsors.
Please take a picture of your event when people are sitting down to watch the movie and send it to us.
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You are paying a licensing fee to screen the movie to your audience!
Included in your purchase is the license to play the movie for a specific audience size and a unique link for you to screen the movie on a specific date. Not included: venue, ticketing platform, tech, tech support. Any additional fees must be paid for by you.
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Any screening of a movie shown outside a person’s home (for personal use) is required to have public performance/screening license.
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You can wait and stream as an individual household. Federal law states that in order to show a movie for a church or group event, you must have a public performance rights license (what we are calling a “screening license”).
Please support good art, the artists, and the investors who helped make the art. Do not pirate the movie, do not stream a movie or dvd to a group that does not have a public performance rights license.For more information on federal law visit this website: https://www.swank.com/public-libraries/copyright/s
Note: do not contact “Movie Licensing USA” for a license to show “Triumph of the Heart”. Currently, our website is the only place you can receive a license for this particular film.
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Laptop + HDMI cable to connect to an LCD screen/projector.
High-speed, reliable WiFi (or ethernet connection if possible).
The film will not play if cast from a cell phone.
TOTH doesn't provide tech support—you must have someone who is able to handle technology on-site to assist. Just like you can’t call Mel Gibson to help with your WiFi when watching Braveheart, you’ll find us less than helpful with troubleshooting your technology.
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Anytime between now and December 31, 2026
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Triumph of the Heart is just under 2 hours.
The film is not technically rated. We don’t advise showing it to children under 13. (Think of it as a PG-13 movie.)
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If you need to reschedule your event, let us know immediately so that we can pivot as needed.
Fill out the SUPPORT FORM and select “I want to change my screening date.”
Our team will reach out to you within 2 business days to reschedule your event.
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If there is a natural disaster, extreme weather, or some other emergency, notify all of your attendees and fill out our SUPPORT FORM and select “It's the day of my event, I have an emergency, the event cannot happen today.”
Our team will reach out to you within 2 business days to reschedule your event.
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Refunds are available up to 4 days before the event or 30 days after purchase.
If you qualify and want to submit a refund request, please fill out our SUPPORT FORM.
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We’re so grateful for all your support. If you’d like to donate to help us share the film with more people, you can donate at: www.triumphoftheheart.com/donate.
Help us spread the word! Please tell all your friends and family about Triumph of the Heart. Post on social and tag us (@triumphoftheheart).