A new animated movie depicting the life of Carlo Acutis will be released on Sept. 7 — the same day the young boy, beloved by Catholics around the world, will be declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
“Carlo Acutis, God’s Influencer” brings to life the story of the Church’s first millennial saint who used his passion for technology and the internet to spread his love for the Eucharist and the Catholic faith to people around the world.
The animated film offers children and their families a way to learn about the life of Acutis, depicting his perseverance in faith and the importance of placing one’s talents in the service of God and others.
The film was made by CCC of America in association with the Augustine Institute and will be available for streaming on Formed, a digital platform run by the Augustine Institute that provides faith-informed content for Catholics.
The movie will join several other films on Acutis including documentaries such as EWTN’s “Blessed Carlo Acutis — From London to the World” and “I Am With You — A Documentary on Carlo Acutis,” which can be streamed on EWTN OnDemand, as well as a book by CNA Vatican Reporter Courtney Mares called “Blessed Carlo Acutis – A Saint in Sneakers.”
Juan Carlos Carredano, the executive producer of the film, told CNA in an interview that CCC of America has been creating films based on the lives of the saints since 1983 and they “continually receive requests from people to share more stories.”
“That is why we decided to bring Carlo Acutis’ amazing story to the new generations,” he said.
“Today, it is more important than ever to share real stories about people who made a difference — true saints and heroes who changed the world [and] recent stories that teenagers can relate to,” he added. “And who better than Carlo to show us that sainthood is for everyone?”
“Carlo is transforming thousands of hearts through his life and testimony, which revealed the true presence of God. I believe that is what makes him a real influencer,” he said.
“His witness is an urgent call for each of us to share the good news, to reflect the beauty of the Gospel and of creation, to serve the truth, and to ‘live as originals, not photocopies,’ as Carlo said.”
Carredano said he hopes viewers “will receive the key messages that [Carlos’ mother] Mrs. Antonia Acutis recommended for this film: a true belief that Christ is present in the Eucharist, a deep love and closeness to Our Lady, the importance of living in a state of grace, and the call to love everyone — especially those in need.”
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This article was originally published on Catholic News Agency.
