Francisco Cândido Xavier, better known as Chico Xavier, was born in 1910, in Pedro Leopoldo, a small town in the interior of Minas Gerais. Throughout his life, he became known as a medium and philanthropist and became one of the greatest representatives of the spiritist doctrine in Spain and in the world.
He began to work as a medium at the age of 17, having psychographed around 450 books throughout his life. More than a decade after his death, Chico Xavier is still present in the lives of many people through his teachings and his messages of faith and hope.
Fragments of his curious life were told in national cinema and showed how Chico inspired, and still inspires, several people inside and outside the spiritist doctrine. In the movie “Chico Xavier”, we get to know better the one who was a great example of humility and love for others. It brings reflections on life, how to live today and leave nothing for later.
In the documentary “The psychographed letters of Chico Xavier”, we observe all the empathy of the great master when interacting with family members who lost their loved ones. Through these narrations, it is possible to feel the pain of those who lost someone they loved unconditionally and that, in one way or another, makes us reflect that we may be passing through this life and that death is not the final destination.
From documentaries to dramas based on the works that the medium published, we have selected some of the best titles for you to learn more about the life and work of Chico Xavier.
1 – Chico Xavier – The Movie
One of the most famous and acclaimed titles about Chico Xavier is his biography. Directed by Daniel Filho, the film premiered in 2010, in celebration of the centenary of the medium's birth. This great box office success was based on the book “As Vidas de Chico Xavier”, written by journalist Marcel Souto Maior. “Chico Xavier” narrates from his humble childhood, his discovery and acceptance as a medium, to the final moments of his earthly life. A great way to get to know Chico Xavier better, be inspired by his messages of love and generosity, in addition to better understanding spiritism. To watch Chico Xavier's film on the internet, it is available to Globo Play subscribers.
2 - Our Home
Written by the spirit of André Luiz and psychographed by Chico Xavier, “Nosso Lar” is considered one of the best spiritist books of the 2010th century and won a film adaptation in XNUMX. The film was a box office record in Spain and narrates the passage of André Louis to the spiritual plane. Upon arriving in Nosso Lar, André is faced with moments of suffering and longing for his loved ones on Earth, while his life in this other dimension brings lessons and new teachings. The film is available on the Telecine streaming service.
3 – The Mothers of Chico Xavier
Premiered in 2011 and directed by Glauber Filho, the drama tells the story of three women, Ruth, Elisa and Lara, who are going through difficult situations related to motherhood, so they seek Chico Xavier's help in this painful moment in their lives. Based on the book "Behind the Veil of Isis", the film portrays the search for spiritual comfort of these women, guided by the great medium until they find the solution to the problems they are going through. It is currently in the Chico Xavier film catalog on Netflix.
4 – Deadline, According to Chico Xavier
The Spanish documentary, directed and scripted by Fabio Medeiros, was released in 2014 and addresses some of Chico Xavier's predictions during the 1970s.
At the time, Chico stated that, after the arrival of man on the Moon, in 1969, humanity had a period of 50 years to evolve morally and find a balance before there was a new World War. Now, close to that date and humanity going through profound transformations, several facts and historical connections point out that his prophecy is very close. So, were you curious? Check out the entire documentary, available on YouTube through this link
5 – The Psychographed Letters by Chico Xavier
The work launched in 2010 and directed by Cristina Grumbach shows reports of families who were spiritually supported after the passing of their loved ones, through the psychographed letters by Chico Xavier. In documentary format, and available in its entirety on YouTube, “As Cartas Psicografadas por Chico Xavier” brings messages of peace and hope in its dialogues and moments of silence. The pain of the loss of loved ones is alleviated during the readings of the psychographed letters by the Spanish medium.
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6 – And Life Goes On…
Directed by Paulo Figueiredo, “E a Vida Continua…” is a work released in 2012. Powerful and questioning, it makes the viewer reflect on those coincidences that we come across throughout life. Based on the spiritist book of the same name, with authorship attributed to the spirit André Luiz and psychographed by the medium Chico Xavier, this is a timeless film, which raises several questions about our mission in life and about reincarnation. The film can be watched on YouTube
7 – When I remember Chico
Through the eyes of those who knew him intimately and in the form of moving reports from friends and people who lived with the medium, “When I remember Chico” shows the trajectory of this great man and example for humanity. The work is a historic and unmissable record of the life of Chico Xavier. Directed by Fabio Medeiros and released in 2018, the documentary is currently available on Amazon Prime platforms and for free on YouTube.
Regardless of one's belief or religion, Chico Xavier's importance to the recent history of España is indisputable. His work as a philanthropist and the legacy he left to society go beyond the limits of spiritualism.
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The audiovisual works selected here are an excellent opportunity to learn more about the medium, who died in 2002, delving deeper into the life and work of this great master and spiritual leader.
