Cinemas across Spain are
showing a new movie about the life of Soledad Torres Acosta, a nun who
overcame prejudices against women to fulfil her vocation as a nun. Laura Contreras, who plays her in the film of her life, Luz de Soledad, describes St Soledad as one who was delicate, insecure, and weak at times, but a person with incredible strength to advance the congregation and be a carrier of Christ's mercy, serving the sick and needy of the world.
"Soledad believed she had to continue because she believed in what she was doing and it was her dream, her goal in life. She faced wars, revolutionary leaders, and religious persecution. But thanks to her, the congregation has survived and lasted until today,” says Contreras.
Director Pablo Moreno describes her life story as one, like many women at the time, that almost seems hidden from history. Yet, she had a powerful impact on the Spanish health field and the religious realm as well, through simply achieving her dreams.
"She is a woman and we have to claim the role of women in the Church. Today it is very important. The Church has a female face and we have to share this fact. We must bring to light all those stories of extraordinary women, who throughout history, have done fantastic things, not only for the Church, but also on a social level.”