A request arrives for an exorcist who has been mysteriously recalled to the Vatican. A young inexperienced priest with a murky past must take on this challenge for the first time. The stakes are higher than just an innocent man's soul.
William Hart McNichols is a world renowned artist, heralded by Time magazine as "among the most famous creators of Christian iconic images in the world". As a young Catholic priest from 1983-1990 he was immersed in a life-altering journey working as a chaplain at St. Vincent's AIDS hospice in New York city. It was during this time that he became an early pioneer for LGBT rights within the Catholic church. "The Boy Who Found Gold" is a cinematic journey into the art and spirit of William Hart McNichols. The film follows his colorful life as he crosses paths with presidents, popes, martyrs, and parishioners, finding an insightful lesson with each encounter. McNichols' message as a priest, artist and man speaks to the most powerful element of the human spirit: Mercy.
A journey into the very depths of the belly of the most influential and insidious organization in existence. See, as never before, how the Papacy plays a vital role in current events, and the final fulfillment of Bible prophecy.
Bio-drama tracing the life and career of Polish cardinal Karol Wojtyla from his days as a young activist in Poland to his rise and installation in 1978 as Pope of the Catholic world.
TANNHÄUSER UND DER SÄNGERKRIEG AUF WARTBURG is a grand opera by Richard Wagner in three acts. After experiencing boundless sensuality and freedom with the fun-loving Venus (soprano), the singer Tannhäuser (Tenor) finds it impossible to conform to the cultured setting of his betrothed Elizabeth (soprano), who loves him. During a singing contest, Tannhäuser describes the affair with Venus as the ultimate love experience and because of that, he is cast out from the established society. Thanks to Elizabeth's intervention, he is allowed to undertake a pilgrimage to the Pope to ask for the Holy Father's pardon. If the Pope accepts to forgive him, he would be allowed to take back his place in society. Tannhäuser accepts. But fate will not allow him to meet with his beloved Elizabeth again in this life. This is a recording of the legendary staging by Götz Friedrich for the 1978 Bayreuth Festival conducted by Sir Colin Davis.
This epic Spanish biopic chronicles the life of Cervantes, Spain's great novelist, playwright and poet, during the 16th-century, when as a young man he goes to Italy to become a soldier for the Pope. Later he helps the Pope's emissary wage war against the Spanish Moors. His exploits win him great favor. He falls in love with a famous Italian courtesan and she with him. Unfortunately, the Pope splits them apart with his newest decree which demands that all prostitutes leave the city. Upset, Cervantes goes to fight in the famed sea battle of Lepanto and comes back a hero. Later he is captured by Barbary pirates and ransomed by Trinitarian friars.
Bag Vatikanets mure konfronteres den konservative Pave Benedict med den liberale og frisindede Pave Frans. Det udvikler sig til et venskab og baner vejen for et historisk vendepunkt for den katolske kirke.
Filmen emmer af veloplagt dialog og morsomme replikudvekslinger de to mænd imellem. Selvom dramaet er morsomt, er det dog bl.a. også alvorlige emner de to mænd diskuterer. Alt fra ensomhed til religion og tro, men også mindre tunge emner som fodbold og gode pizzaer.
The story of Edgardo Mortara, a young Jewish boy living in Bologna, Italy, who in 1858, after being secretly baptized, was forcibly taken from his family to be raised as a Christian. His parents’ struggle to free their son became part of a larger political battle that pitted the papacy against forces of democracy and Italian unification.
Ti unge fra hele verden møder pave Francis i Rom for at tale og videreformidle deres generations bekymringer. Hvad der venter dem er et hidtil uset møde, en personlig samtale og en unik begivenhed.
Instruktøren Francis Ford Coppola har restaureret The Godfather: Part III med en ny begyndelse, og som han selv beskriver det, "en mere passende afslutning på The Godfather og The Godfather: Part II". Den aldrende mafialeder Michael Corleone har to ønsker: at gøre sit familiedynasti lovligt og at finde en efterfølger.
Fred Zinnemanns filmatisering af Robert Bolts historiske skuespil A Man for All Seasons er så vellykket, at den ud over de 6 Oscars, den vandt i 1966, scorede yderligere 14 internationale filmpriser samme år. Det er en moralsk fabel, der placerer den engelske Lord Chancellor, juristen og katolikken Sir Thomas Moore (Paul Scofield) i centrum, da han af samvittighedsmæssige grunde nægter at anerkende sin konge, Henry VIII's ønske om skilsmisse.
Francesco takes an unsparing look at the most pressing challenges of the 21st-century, asking deep questions about the human condition. The film is guided by Pope Francis who, with tremendous humility, wisdom, and generosity, offers moving lessons from his life that illuminate what it will take to build a better future. In doing so, he addresses issues such as climate change, immigration, peace and religious tolerance, LGBTQ support, gender and identity justice, and economic equality.
Michelangelo var efter sigende noget af en dværg, hvilket ikke afholdt Hollywood fra at give rollen som den verdensberømte kunstner til machomanden Charlton Heston og rollen som pave Julius II, til Rex Harrison. De to kunne ikke udstå hinanden under optagelserne, men det er en anden sag. Historien drejer sig primært om skabelsen af de berømte loftsmalerier i Roms Sixtinske kapel, en fysisk krævende opgave.
'The Pope's Exorcist' er et portræt af af den katolske præst og eksorcist Gabriele Amorth. Russell Crowe spiller hovedrollen som Gabriele Amorth, der kan beskrives som verdens mest kendte eksorcist. Han udførte titusindevis af eksorcismer i sine over tres år som præst, indtil han døde i 2016 i en alder af 91 år gammel.
Children from different cultures learn about the stories of the apostles.
Going to the very heart of the Bible's most challenging Book, this one hour documentary decodes the visions of Revelation 12 and 17 for everyone to understand. Journeying from the birth of Christ through the Christian era, this amazing video pulls aside the veil of hidden history to reveal the rise of Babylon, the persecution of the bride of Christ, and the real-world identity of the beast. Educational and inspiring, Revelation delivers the keys to understanding the epic conflict between Christ and Satan and what it means for your life today.
1197. King Kaloyan ascends the throne in hard times for Bulgaria. The country is still recovering from a century of Byzantine subjugation. He is forced to carry out a very flexible foreign policy in order to strength his positions. Pope Innocent III recognizes him as Emperor (Tsar), but a little later the fourth Crusade crosses the country under Emperor Baldwin. A new conflict is coming. Tsar Kaloyan wages the decisive battle at Adrianople and wins.
The story of the life of Pope John Paul II, who played a role in the lives of billions of people, and was one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. On display are never-before-seen archive images, historical reconstructions and important interviews with the pontifex's advisor, who was his confidant for 40 years. Testimony offers an exceptional insight into the personal and spiritual life of Karol Wojtyla, a man whose lifelong devotion to God and humanity ultimately earned him the title Pope John Paul II. The film is narrated by Michael York ('Omega Code', 'The Bible Series'), and accompanied by music by composer and Oscar winner Vangelis. Shot in secret, forbidden corners of the Vatican, 'Testimony' is full of new and fascinating revelations about the Pope.
Under 2. verdenskrig får kemikeren Kurt Gerstein til opgave at udvikle en gas, der kan bekæmpe utøj i soldaternes lejre ved fronten. Men da han opdager, at hans gas bliver brugt til at dræbe jøder i kz-lejre, går han bag om ryggen på SS og kontakter Vatikanet i håb om at få paven til at fordømme grusomhederne