The Lila Rose Show E248: The Untold Story of Maximilian Kolbe w/Anthony D’Ambrosio | Lila Rose Show
Sep 12, 2025
In this conversation, Anthony D’Ambrosio, director of 'Triumph of the Heart,' shares his profound journey with St. Maximilian Kolbe, inspired by visions during his own battle with insomnia. They discuss Kolbe's incredible legacy of hope and resilience amidst the horrors of Auschwitz. Anthony reveals how creating the film became a personal mission that transformed his struggles into healing. The discussion highlights the power of storytelling and faith in overcoming adversity and how Kolbe's humanity shines through in the film's depiction.
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Crowdsource To Preserve Creative Control
- When making independent faith films, build outside normal industry systems and mobilize a community of supporters.
- Crowdsource funding, use ministry skills, and accept gifted expertise to preserve authenticity and creative control.
Illness Sparked A Calling
- Anthony D’Ambrosio battled an unexplained fungal infection that caused eight years of extreme sleep deprivation and panic attacks.
- During sleepless nights he researched and experienced visions of St. Maximilian Kolbe that led him to write the film script as spiritual therapy.
Poland Visit Led To Healing
- On Kolbe’s feast day at Auschwitz in 2022 Anthony felt called to make the film and soon found medical help.
- A pro‑life clinic diagnosed a fungal infection, medication restored his sleep, and production momentum followed.