The Extra Dimension will be a series of five programmes on Marriage , each of 25 minutes' duration.
Rationale
Secularised Western societies are undergoing a revolutionary shift in the ideals, expectations and structure of married life. It might look as if the institution of marriage itself is doomed. However, an unexpected opposite trend is taking place among Christian couples. They are discovering a new strength, a deeper dimension, a spirituality of togetherness that stands in stark contrast with the Christian moral preoccupations of the past.
A striking feature of this development is that it is found among young Christian couples throughout the Western world.
Presentation
Against the backdrop of factual information on marriage decline, children and young people are interviewed on the crowded streets of cities in various parts of Europe and the Americas. They give alarming/humorous/witty responses on the future of marriage. (5 - 7 minutes)
We zoom in on a young couple who seem to stand out. Through an in-depth interview we discover a deeper dimension in their married life. Intimate and personal revelations (V/O) are complemented by dramatic and captivating images of the couple in everyday situations.
We turn to other countries where, through similar in-depth interviews, we discover the universality of the experience, in spite of interesting local cultural differences.
The Series
The "Extra Dimension" will be illustrated at the hand of five THEMES, each of which will form the core of a 25-minute programme:
1. A Power Game? (differences in taste, interest, jealousies)
2. Sex or Intimacy or What? (conflicts? learning? what's the use? )
3. Divorce Yes or NO? (How do we save our marriage? What's gone wrong? )
4. Marriage or Career? (both partners at work; working mothers)
5. Growing old together? (coping with change; updating the dream)
Co-production
We hope to find at least five partners in Europe and the Americas.
We collaborate closely with INTAMS, the International Academy for Marriage Spirituality.
Completion scheduled for Autumn 1999.
Timing
The Production should be complete by Spring 1999, so that broadcasts could commence in the Autumn of the year.
Other related documents you might want to read:
Link to our partners: the International Academy for Marriage Spirituality. Their email address is intams@skynet.be.
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