Jesuits release documentary on João Bosco Burnier, SJ

The Society of Jesus released a documentary on October 11 titled "BURNIER: uma vida que move vidas" to mark the 50th anniversary of the martyrdom of Father João Bosco Burnier, SJ. The film, which premiered on the Jesuítas Brasil YouTube channel, explores the life and legacy of the missionary through interviews with Jesuits, eyewitnesses, religious sisters, priests, and young people.

The documentary recounts the events of October 11, 1976, when Father Burnier was attacked and shot while interceding for women being tortured at a police station in Ribeirão Bonito, now Ribeirão Cascalheira, Mato Grosso. He died the following day. The production also celebrates the tenth anniversary of the MAGIS Burnier Center in Brasília.

Filmed between June and July 2026 in Indaiatuba, Ribeirão Cascalheira, Santa Terezinha, and Brasília, the 60-minute film includes contributions from the bishop of the Prelature of São Félix do Araguaia. The narrative connects the historical context of Burnier's work with how his legacy continues to motivate current pastoral service and community life.