Triumph of the Heart

DIRECTOR: Anthony D’Ambrosio

SCREENPLAY: Jason Jones

RUNTIME: 1h 50m

„Triumph of the Heart” - The Passion of St. Maximilian Kolbe

Triumph of the Heart is a stirring and unforgettable film inspired by the heroic true story of St. Maximilian Kolbe — the Polish Franciscan friar who offered his life in exchange for another man’s at Auschwitz. Acclaimed actor Marcin Kwaśny (known for Historia Roja and Wyklęty) delivers a powerful performance, capturing both the extraordinary courage and the quiet grace of a man whose faith never wavered in the face of unimaginable horror. Set during Kolbe’s final days in the starvation bunker, the film reveals how he transformed suffering into a profound act of love, turning despair into hope and hatred into compassion. Directed by Anthony D’Ambrosio and produced by Jason Jones, Triumph of the Heart is more than a historical drama — it’s a cinematic meditation on sacrifice, redemption, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
TRIUMF-SERCA triumph of heart

Movie cast

Marcin Kwasny

Maksymilian Kolbe

Rowan Polonski

Albert

Christopher Sherwood

Karl Fritzsch

Sharon Oliphant

Franziska

Actor photographs from Wikimedia Commons, used under free licences — photo credits.

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