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“MacCulloch's fresh way of thinking and thorough research upturns long-held views on how we typically view the major religion of the west.” The Guardian. Presented by Diarmaid MacCulloch – one of the world's leading historians and Professor of History of the Church at St Cross College Oxford, A History of Christianity considers the evolution of the Christian faith and its four main forms: Orthodoxy, Oriental Christianity, Western Cathol..
Ranked as one of the finest British films of all time, director Fred Zinnemann's (High Noon, From Here to Eternity, Day of the Jackal) A Man for All Seasons was lavished with awards and critical praise upon release for its opulent mise en scene and the incredible performances from its cast. Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield), England's Roman Catholic Chancellor, is forced into a difficult position when corrupt King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw,..
Amazing Grace is the incredible true story of William Wilberforce, who tirelessly led the campaign to abolish slavery in Britain. At a time when the slave trade was not only perceived as acceptable but as a necessity for the economy, Wilberforce and his fellow abolitionists dared to speak out against a massive injustice, fighting long and hard for the freedom of others. Ioan Gruffudd (Fantastic Four, Hornblower) leads a impressive Brit..
When Babette, a beautiful and mysterious French refugee, arrives in a remote Danish town the tight-knit, puritanical community begrudgingly let her in, providing her with shelter and work. But after the town patriarch passes away and Babette insists on preparing a feast in his honour, a magical world of sensory revelations is thrown open to the villagers, changing their lives forever... Evoking the work of other great Scandinavian direc..
When Babette, a beautiful and mysterious French refugee, arrives in a remote Danish town the tight-knit, puritanical community begrudgingly let her in, providing her with shelter and work. But after the town patriarch passes away and Babette insists on preparing a feast in his honour, a magical world of sensory revelations is thrown open to the villagers, changing their lives forever... Evoking the work of other great Scandinavian direc..
Becket is one of the great historical epics and features one of cinema's most legendary pairings - Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole. The story tells of the tempestuous friendship between King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) and Thomas Becket (Richard Burton). The King appoints his trusted companion to the esteemed position of Archbishop of Canterbury, believing his loyalty will give him control over the church. However Becket takes his new dut..
High-definition Blu-Ray hits greater heights with the arrival of the visual splendor, thundering action and towering drama of this record-setting winner of 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture. Charlton Heston brings a physical and moral presence to his Best Actor Oscar-winning role of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman in Palestine whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the Romans, vengeance against his tormentors during a furi..
In 171 A.D., young gladiator, Ben-Hur, is mercilessly enslaved to Rome. After years of torture, he escapes the evil clutches of his captors. Now on the run, he finds his escape could be short-lived as mercenaries are sent in pursuit. In his attempt to remain hidden, he finds himself caught in a fight between a local village and the mighty powers of Rome. No longer able to walk away, he helps train the villagers for the ultimate battle o..
The numbers speak volumes: 100,000 costumes, 8,000 extras, 300 sets, and a staggering budget that in its day was the largest in movie history. Ben-Hur's creators made it the best, the greatest Biblical-era epic ever. Charlton Heston brings a muscular physical and moral presence to the role of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman in Palestine whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the Romans, a bold escape from an embattled slave galle..
Collection of six made-for-TV dramatisations following the lives of prominent figures from the Bible. Among the cast are Ben Cross, Mathew Modine, Sean Bean, Ben Kingsley, Elizabeth Hurley, Richard Harris, Vittorio Gassman and Barbara Hershey. The titles comprise: Solomon' (1997), 'Jacob' (1994), 'Moses' (1995), 'David' (1997), 'Samson and Delilah' (1996) and 'Abraham' (1993)...
Collection of six made-for-TV dramatisations following the lives of prominent figures from the Bible. Among the cast are Jeremy Sisto, Gary Oldman, Debra Messing, Ben Kingsley, Martin Landau and Maria Grazia Cucinotta. The titles comprise: 'Mary Magdalene' (2000), 'Jesus' (2000), 'Saint Paul' (2001), 'Joseph' (1995), 'Judas' (2001) and 'Thomas' (2001)...
Murder and mystery in darkest medieval England provide a perfect backdrop for the outstanding talents of Sir Derek Jacobi. Man of the world turned man of the cloth, Cadfael is a rare hero. He's a man who has chosen to live as a monk - yet he's no saint. Cadfael is assisted by the local Under-Sheriff, Hugh Beringer, and between them they set about uncovering the secrets of an evil world, trapping thieves and hunting down murderers. Serie..
Inspired by the true story of a nun's relationship with a condemned man, this provocative examination of crime, punishment and redemption earned Susan Sarandon the 1995 Oscar for Best Actress and Sean Penn an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Dead Man Walking is a fast-moving and absorbing film filled with genuine suspense that will leave you awe-struck from beginning to end. Sister Helen Prejean (Sarandon), a compassionate New Orleans n..
From acclaimed director Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Prometheus) comes the epic adventure Exodus: Gods and Kings, the epic tale of one man’s daring courage to take on the might of an empire. Using state-of-the-art visual effects, this spectacular adventure brings new life to the story of Moses (Christian Bale) as he defies Pharaoh Ramses (Joel Edgerton), setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying ..
With the Vietnam War raging in 1969, two young fathers report for duty. A man of great faith and a doubtful cynic. A quarter of a century later, their sons, Wayne and John Paul, meet as strangers. Guided by handwritten letters from their fathers from the battlefield, they embark on an unforgettable journey to The Wall - the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. In an attempt to uncover the circumstances behind their father's dea..
All the episodes from the first eight series of the TV drama starring Mark Williams as the eponymous character created by English writer G.K. Chesterton. Set in the 1950s in the fictional village of Kembleford, the series follows Roman Catholic priest Father Brown who has a knack for solving crimes. He is assisted by parish secretary Bridgette McCarthy (Sorcha Cusack) and is often a source of frustration for the local police. Series 1 e..
All the episodes from the first eight series of the TV drama starring Mark Williams as the eponymous character created by English writer G.K. Chesterton. Set in the 1950s in the fictional village of Kembleford, the series follows Roman Catholic priest Father Brown who has a knack for solving crimes. He is assisted by parish secretary Bridgette McCarthy (Sorcha Cusack) and is often a source of frustration for the local police. Series 1 e..
An outstanding accomplishment in every category, this lavishly produced and critically acclaimed screen adaptation of the international stage sensation tells the life-affirming story of Tevye (Topol), a poor milkman whose love, pride and faith help him face the oppression of turn-of-the-century czarist Russia. Nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director and featuring such classic songs as "If I were a ri..
Tevye (Topol) is a poor milkman in czarist Russia, where he provides for five unmarried daughters and a sharp-tongued wife. Faced with mounting financial strain and growing anti-Semitism, Tevye strives - like a fiddler on a roof - to maintain balance despite the precarious nature of his situation. Directed by Norman Jewison (Moonstruck), conducted by John Williams and choreographed by Jerome Robbins, this musical masterpiece earned eigh..
In 1748, a trade ship captained by John Newton sailed from Africa to America with a full cargo of slaves. 100 years on, another slave, Samuel Woodward and his family manage to escape from a Virginian plantation. As they embark on their long journey to find safety in Canada, they find themselves being chased by a notorious slave hunter. Unsure of how to get his family to safety, Samuel comes across a secret network, who are able to help ..
Andrew Garfield and Sam Worthington star in this biographical drama directed by Mel Gibson. The film recounts the heroism of conscientious objector Desmond T. Doss (Garfield) amid the blood and thunder of the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. When most in his town are enlisted to the army, Doss is motivated to sign up as well. However, due to his beliefs, he refuses to handle a weapon and instead intends to serve in the field as a ..
Based on the number 1 New York Times best-selling book, Heaven is for Real recounts the true story of a small town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son’s extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world. Starring Academy Award nominee Greg Kinnear (Best Supporting Actor, As Good As It Gets 1997) as Todd Burpo, the real-life father whose son Colton claims to have visited Heaven during a near death experi..
Ten years ago some of the worst atrocities in the history of mankind took place in the country of Rwanda and in an era of high-speed communication and round the clock news, the events went almost unnoticed by the rest of the world. In only three months, one million people were brutally murdered. In the face of these unspeakable actions, inspired by his love for his family, an ordinary man summons extraordinary courage to save the lives ..
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar returns to its roots with this sensational performance filmed during the Live Arena Tour. An incredible cast including Tim Minchin as Judas Iscariot, Melanie C as Mary Magdalene, Chris Moyles as King Herod, and ITV "Superstar" winner Ben Forster as Jesus Christ, perform hit songs including I Don't Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane, Heaven on Their Minds, Everything's ..
Nominated for several Golden Globe Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress, this dazzling interpretation of the hit Tim Rice - Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera tells the story of Christ's (Ted Neeley) final weeks in a bold and epic production. Shot entirely on location in Israel, producer-director Norman Jewison creates a brilliant example of modern moviemaking with ground-breaking vision and the unforgettable songs of ..
When Jesus Christ Superstar first exploded onto the west end stage in 1972, it was clear that the musical world would never be the same again. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock classic tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus Christ. Shot at Pinewood Studios, this filmed stage version starring Glenn Carter, Jerome Pradon and Rik Mayall is now available in high-definition Blu-ray!Special Features May not be in ..
This dazzling interpretation of the hit Tim Rice - Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera tells the story of Christ's (Ted Neeley) final weeks in a bold and epic production. Shot entirely on location in Israel, producer-director Norman Jewison creates a brilliant example of modern moviemaking with groundbreaking vision and the unforgettable songs of Rice and Webber. Nominated for several Golden Globe Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor an..
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar first exploded onto the West End stage in 1971 and it was clear that the musical world would never be the same again. For the first time ever, Jesus Christ Superstar has been specially filmed for video. Shot at Pinewood Studios, this brand new filmed stage version starring Glenn Carter and Rik Mayall captures one of the best scores Andrew Lloyd Webber has ever written and is pack..
Franco Zeffirelli's epic TV retelling of Jesus' life was filmed in Morocco and Tunisia with an all-star cast, including Robert Powell in the lead role.The script, co-written by renowned author Anthony Burgess, attempts to remain faithful to its source by using material from all four Gospels...
Rob La Duca and Robert C. Ramirez direct this animated Biblical adaptation of the story of Joseph featuring the voice talents of Ben Affleck, Mark Hamill and Richard Herd. Joseph (Affleck) is the youngest of Jacob (Herd)'s eleven sons and somewhat favourited by his parents. Used to being spoilt by his father - and hated by his brothers because of it - Joseph receives a present of a lavish coat which he vows to wear with pride. When Jose..
From the filmmakers who brought you the Academy Award - winning box office hit, The Prince of Egypt, comes the spectacular animated epic, Joseph: King of Dreams. One of the most critically-acclaimed films upon its triumphant release, this inspiring musical adventure retells the classic story of a boy (voiced by Ben Affleck) with the extraordinary gift of seeing the future through his dreams.Special Features Read-Along, Sing-A-Long Son..
Rob La Duca and Robert C. Ramirez direct this animated Biblical adaptation of the story of Joseph featuring the voice talents of Ben Affleck, Mark Hamill and Richard Herd. Joseph (Affleck) is the youngest of Jacob (Herd)'s eleven sons and somewhat favourited by his parents. Used to being spoilt by his father - and hated by his brothers because of it - Joseph receives a present of a lavish coat which he vows to wear with pride. When Jose..
Kevin Sorbo and Lara Jean Chorostecki star in the title roles of this Biblical drama. After their baby son is born, Joseph and Mary, along with their rabbi Elijah (Steven McCarthy), must protect their child from King Herrod (Lawrence Bayne), who plans to slaughter all male children under two-years-old. When they eventually think it's safe, Mary and Joseph return to Nazareth to raise their boy, Jesus (Lucius Hoyos/Joseph Mesiano), but th..
Christian action feature starring Kirk Cameron. Chaos ensues on Earth when millions of people mysteriously vanish, causing unmanned planes to fall from the sky and vehicles to crash and burn in the streets. As one of those left behind, journalist Buck Williams (Cameron) embarks on a quest to find the true cause of the devastation. He discovers the departed were all Christians who were instantly transported to heaven to save them from th..
Christian action sequel starring Kirk Douglas. A week after millions of people vanished when they were taken to heaven to escape the impending Armageddon, Buck (Douglas), Pastor Bruce (Clarence Gilyard Jr.), Rayford (Brad Johnson) and his daughter Chloe (Janaya Stephens) form the Tribulation Force to help those that still believe and end the reign of the Antichrist (Gordon Currie) on Earth...
The countdown to Armageddon continues in this instalment of the popular Left Behind series. As world peace blossoms and the citizens of the planet attempt to put the horrors of war behind them, President Gerald Fitzhugh (Louis Gossett Jr.) ensures his country that America will not stand in the way of the historical peace pact. When a failed assassination attempt opens his eyes to a sinister conspiracy, he must come to terms with the ago..
Based on the New York Times' best selling novel, Left Behind is an apocalyptic action-thriller starring Academy Award Winner Nicolas Cage. Directed by Vic Armstrong (Amazing Spiderman, Jack Ryan - Shadow Recruit, Indiana Jones) and also starring Chad Michael Murray, Cassi Thomson, Nicky Whelan and Jordin Sparks. A small group of survivors are left behind after millions of people suddenly vanish and the world is plunged into chaos and de..
Based on the New York Times' best selling novel, Left Behind is an apocalyptic action-thriller starring Academy Award Winner Nicolas Cage. Directed by Vic Armstrong (Amazing Spiderman, Jack Ryan - Shadow Recruit, Indiana Jones) and also starring Chad Michael Murray, Cassi Thomson, Nicky Whelan and Jordin Sparks. A small group of survivors are left behind after millions of people suddenly vanish and the world is plunged into chaos and de..
Own all three action-packed films from the popular Left Behind series in this new collection. Left Behind: The Movie (2000): The Biblical prophecy of Armageddon begins when the Rapture instantly takes all believers in Christ from the Earth. A reporter left behind learns that the Antichrist will soon take power. Left Behind: Tribulation Force (2002): After the Rapture and the revealing of the identity of the Antichrist, a group of conver..
Mary Magdalene is an authentic and humanistic portrait of one of the most enigmatic and misunderstood spiritual figures in history. The biblical biopic tells the story of Mary (Rooney Mara), a young woman in search of a new way of living...
Mary Magdalene is an authentic and humanistic portrait of one of the most enigmatic and misunderstood spiritual figures in history. The biblical biopic tells the story of Mary (Rooney Mara), a young woman in search of a new way of living. Constricted by the hierarchies of the day, Mary defies her traditional family to join a new social movement led by the charismatic J..
Based on the incredible true story and memoir of Christy Beam. When Christy discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident, an extraordinary miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family's faith restored and their community inspired...
Burt Lancaster stars as the Old Testament prophet in this 1975 mini-series. Baby Moses is taken in and raised by an Egyptian princess when an edict is passed calling for the death of all first-born Hebrew babies. When his surrogate mother dies, Moses returns to his impoverished people, marrying Zipporah, Chief of the Midianites. While in the desert, Moses hears the voice of God instructing him to lead his people into the Promised Land o..
Academy Award Winner Russell Crowe stars as Noah in the film inspired by the timeless story of courage, sacrifice and hope. Also starring Emma Watson and Academy Award Winners Anthony Hopkins and Jennifer Connolly, this visually stunning, action-packed adventure from acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan) is hailed as "a one-off creation of colossal proportions".Special Features Iceland: Extreme Beauty, The Ark Exterior: A B..
Children's animation depicting the biblical tale from the 'Book of Genesis'. God informs Noah that a flood that will destroy the world is coming and instructs him to build an ark in which to house two of every animal. Can Noah finish the ark in time to ensure the safety of the animals?..
Inspired by true events, this powerful and affecting film tells the story of a group of Cistercian monks living in the remote mountains of North Africa. When an Islamic fundamentalist group massacres a team of foreign workers, fear sweeps through the region and the brothers are faced with abandoning their monastery and the community who depend on them, or making the courageous decision to stay. Building to an extraordinarily moving clim..
Elia Kazan directs this 1950s crime drama starring Marlon Brando. Ex-boxer Terry Malloy (Brando) becomes involved in corrupt dockside politics through his lawyer brother Charley (Rod Steiger), who works for gangster union boss Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb). When Terry witnesses the murder of a union worker by Johnny's thugs, his conscience begins to trouble him. He meets the murder victim's sister (Eva Marie Saint) and learns from Fathe..
Marlon Brando gives one of the screen's most electrifying performances as Best Actor in this 1954 Academy Award winner for Best Film. Ex-fighter Terry Malloy (Brando) could have been a contender but now toils for boss Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb) on the gang-ridden waterfront. Terry is guilt-stricken, however, when he lures a rebellious worker to his death. But it takes the love of Edie Doyle (Eva Marie Saint), the dead man's sister, t..
Sydney Pollack directs this tale of colonial life based on the adventures of Karen Blixen. Karen (Meryl Streep) arrives in Africa in 1914 and marries Baron Bror Blixen-Finecke (Klaus Maria Brandauer). Their marriage soon cools into a civilised separation, but Karen finds herself falling in love with the wild, unfamiliar country and its people. Then she meets handsome, fiercely independent hunter Denys Finch Hatton (Robert Redford), and ..
This exquisite, intelligent romantic drama based on the life of Karen Blixen, was the most highly acclaimed film of its time. Directed by Academy Award winner Sydney Pollack the film brilliantly captures time and place, with superb performances by Streep, Redford and Brandauer, sumptuous photography and a rich musical score. Out Of Africa follows the true life story of Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep), an amazingly strong-willed woman who mo..
Paul (Faulkner), who goes from the most infamous persecutor of Christians to Christ’s most influential apostle, is spending his last days in a dark and bleak prison cell awaiting execution by Emperor Nero. Luke(Caviezel), his friend and physician, risks his life when he ventures into Rome to visit him. Paul is under the watchful eye of Mauritius (Martinez), the prisons prefect, who seeks to understand how this broken old man can pose su..
Historical drama from film-maker Tom Collins which follows a Catholic priest (Peter Coonan)'s efforts to orchestrate a rebellion during the 1916 Easter Rising, during which Irish republicans fought to keep the British from taking control of Ireland and to set in motion the establishment of the Irish Republic. Fifty years later, a now older and wiser Father Eoin' O'Donnell (Terry Byrne) reflects on his past as he grapples with the choice..
John Rhys-Davies and Stephen Baldwin star in this biblical drama. After being thrown in prison by Emperor Nero (Baldwin), the Apostle Peter (Rhys-Davies) is subjected to torture and is haunted by his denial of Christ. Nero sends Susanna (Brittany Bristow) to get a confession out of him and, as she does so, also begins a friendship with the Roman soldier Martinian (Steve Byers). When Martinian discovers Susanna is also a Christian he is ..
Rome burns. Nero fiddles. Christianity rises. And moviegoers turned out in throngs for this years-in-the-making film colossus boasting eight Oscar nominations (including Best Picture) Robert Taylor plays the Legion commander whose love for a Christian slave girl (Deborah Kerr) crosses the divide between Empire and a sect with higher loyalty. Presiding over all is Nero (Peter Ustinov). He is Caesar, madman, murderer - an imperial ruler o..
Rome burns. Nero fiddles. Christianity rises. And moviegoers turned out in throngs for this years-in-the-making film colossus boasting eight Oscar nominations (including Best Picture) Robert Taylor plays the Legion commander whose love for a Christian slave girl (Deborah Kerr) crosses the divide between Empire and a sect with higher loyalty. Presiding over all is Nero (Peter Ustinov). He is Caesar, madman, murderer - an imperial ruler o..
Biblical drama starring Joseph Fiennes and Tom Felton. After the crucifiction of Jewish messiah Yeshua (Cliff Curtis), the body is placed in a cave sealed with a boulder. When it is discovered that the stone has been rolled away and the cave emptied, Roman Centurion Clavius (Fiennes) and his aid Lucius (Felton) are tasked with finding out what could have possibly happened to the body. As non-believers in the theory that the man has rise..
International art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives...
Biblical drama in which a Hebrew man struggles to fulfil his destiny and help to defeat the tyrannous Philistines. With the Philistines oppressing the Hebrews and withholding food and resources, Samson (Taylor James)'s family pleads with him to utilise his God-given incredible strength to fight back against their oppressors. Samson is reluctant to use violence of any kind and attempts to reason that it is not in his nature to do so, but..
Biblical drama in which a Hebrew man struggles to fulfil his destiny and help to defeat the tyrannous Philistines. With the Philistines oppressing the Hebrews and withholding food and resources, Samson (Taylor James)'s family pleads with him to utilise his God-given incredible strength to fight back against their oppressors. Samson is reluctant to use violence of any kind and attempts to reason that it is not in his nature to do so, but..
January 1942 and the Japanese war machine thunders across South East Asia. In its path, on the island of New Britain (now Papua New Guinea), lies a tiny Catholic mission where a handful of nuns and Australian nurses take refuge with wounded Australian soldiers. Sisters of War is inspired by the true story of two of these extraordinary women, Lorna Whyte, an army nurse, and Sister Berenice Twohill, a Catholic nun. Although they were two ..
Stromboli Land of God follows Karin (Ingrid Bergman), a young Lithuanian woman who, eager to escape from a refugee camp, marries Antonio (Mario Vitale), a simple Italian fisherman, after he promises a great life on his home island of Stromboli. Karin soon discovers the island is harsh and unforgiving, with the locals acting in a hostile manner towards her, a strange, foreign woman. Her despondency increasing, she starts looking for ways..
Dramatic retelling of the biblical story of Moses, who returns to Egypt to free the Hebrews from slavery after receiving a fiery message from God. Dougray Scott stars as Moses, leading a cast that also includes Linus Roache, Mia Maestro, Richard O'Brien, Raul Rhys and Omar Sharif...
A religious drama on the life of Abraham from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament of the Bible.Richard Harris, Vittorio Gassman, Barbara Hershey and Maximilian Schell headline the cast...
Last in the series of made-for-television Bible features, starring Richard Harris as St John, the last surviving apostle of Christ.In the time of the Roman Emperor Domitian, Christians are ruthlessly persecuted throughout the Roman empire.As a witness to these persecutions, John is divinely inspired to write a series of revelations about the Second Coming of Christ and Judgement Day, and his continued survival makes him a figurehead..
A religious drama on the life of David from the Old Testament of the Bible.Leonard Nimoy, Jonathan Pryce and Sheryl Lee headline the cast...
Made-for-television dramatisation of the Bible story. Esther (Louise Lombard) is a young Jewish girl summoned to join the court of the Persian king (Thomas Kretschmann), along with several other young women, after he is insulted by his wife. Her captivating beauty seduces him into making her his new queen, although this antagonises the king's loyal supporter Haman (Jürgen Prochnow), who despises the Jews. When Esther learns that Haman h..
The greatest stories of the Old Testament are brought to the screen with astounding scope and power in this international film, which depicts the first 22 chapters of Genesis. This is the spectacular story of man's creation, his fall, his survival and his indomitable faith in the future. Matching the epic scale of the production are performances by George C. Scott as Abraham, Ava Gardner as Sarah and Peter O'Toole as the haunting presen..
Made-for-television biopic, directed by Peter Hall, about the famous Biblical character.Jacob (Matthew Modine) and Esau (Sean Bean) are two brothers fighting for their father's affection and inheritance, driven to war, enmity, and eventual reconcilliation.Also featuring performances from Lara Flynn Boyle and Joss Ackland...
Made-for-television dramatisation of the famous Biblical story, directed by Harry Winer.Jeremiah (Patrick Dempsey) is a young man from Jerusalem who faces mockery and abuse after being charged by God to warn the people of an impending invasion from the north, God's punishment for their refusal to change their sinful ways...
A religious drama on the life of Jesus. Jeremy Sisto stars as Jesus with Jacqueline Bisset, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Debra Messing also headlining the cast...
A religious drama on the life of Joseph from the Old Testament of the Bible. Paul Mercurio and Ben Kinglsey headline the cast...
Made-for-television dramatisation of the Biblical story, directed by Raffaele Mertes.Suffering under the rule of the Romans, the people of Jerusalem look forward to the arrival of the Messiah, who they believe will lead them to freedom.Widower Joseph (Tobias Moretti) agrees to marry 14-year-old Mary (Stefania Rivi), a local couple's daughter, whom they wish to see protected.Guaranteeing her chastity, Joseph is stunned when, shortl..
Made-for-television dramatisation of the Biblical story, directed by Raffaele Mertes.This take on the story of Judas Iscariot (Enrico Lo Verso) proposes that Judas's betrayal of Jesus (Danny Quinn) was due to a botched assassination attempt on the Roman governor Pilate (Mathieu Carriere) by his fiancee Sarah's (Aglaia Szyszkowitz) brother, unwittingly financed by Judas.When the attempt fails and the members of local families, includ..
Made-for-TV dramatisation about the woman who, after falling on hard times, becomes a disciple of Jesus.After being cast out of her childless marriage, Mary Magdalene (Maria Grazia Cucinotta), meets a Roman prefect, Sylvano (Thure Riefenstein), who uses her to gain information on suspected subversive John the Baptist (Benjamin Sadler).But after Sylvano discovers her trying to save John's life, she is again cast out and, after a suic..
Robert Powell narrates this TV series dramatising episodes from the Bible.From the biblical story of Creation and Noah's Ark from the Old Testament to Judas's betrayal of Jesus and the Resurrection from the New Testament, tales from throughout the Bible are brought to life.Stars to appear in the series include Diogo Morgado, Amber Rose Revah, Joe Wredden, Greg Hicks and Roma Downey.The episodes are: 'In the Beginning', 'Exodus', '..
A religious drama on the life of Moses from the Old Testament of the Bible. Ben Kinglsey headlines the cast...
Nicolas Roeg directs this version of the biblical epic.Elizabeth Hurley stars as Delilah, while Eric Thal is Samson, seduced into cutting his hair by her womanly wiles...
Made-for-television biopic of one of the most important Biblical prophets and kings, whose name became a byword for wisdom but who was brought low by his fateful meeting with the Queen of Sheba.Solomon (Ben Cross) rises to become the benevolent King of Israel, presiding over the construction of the famous Temple and the Ark of the Covenant, loved by his people, and respected as a just ruler until he falls in love with the Queen of She..
This is the story of Saul of Tarsus, a Roman citizen, who believes in the resurrection and gospel of Jesus following his legendary conversion on the road to Damascus. This stunning new version is directed by Emmy award-winning Roger Young who also directed both Jesus and Joseph in The Bible series. As Saul becomes Paul, he sets out on his mission to take the gospel of Jesus throughout the known world and into Rome but he is pursued by h..
Made-for-television dramatisation of the Biblical story, directed by Raffaele Mertes.Disciple Thomas (Ricky Tognazzi) refuses to accept the account of Jesus's resurrection from Mary Magdalene (Maria Grazia Cucinotta), and sets out to find the corpse.After a series of setbacks and false hopes, he finally accepts the truth only when Jesus (Danny Quinn) appears before him and the rest of the disciples...
The Borgias is the sordid saga of one of the most remarkable and legendary families in history. Set in 15th century Italy at the height of the Renaissance, The Borgias chronicles the corrupt rise of patriarch Rodrigo Borgia (Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons) to the papacy, where he proceeds to commit every sin in the book to amass and retain power, influence and enormous wealth for himself and his family. Don’t miss a minute of the lav..
Legendary director (and avowed atheist) Pier Paolo Pasolini’s The Gospel According To Matthew (Il Vangelo Secondo Matteo) is one of the great retellings of the story of Christ - a cinematic rendering (filmed by invitation from the Pope) at once both passionate and poetic. With stunning black-and-white photography, an eclectic soundtrack (Odetta, Bach, A Congolese Mass, etc), and using a cast of non-professionals who voice dialogue drawn..
A film about morality, faith, hope and recovery. A young singer returns home to find his father's once-powerful congregation in disarray. With his childhood nemesis creating a "new vision" for the church, he is forced to deal with family, career and relationship issues that send him on a collision course with redemption or destruction. Starring Boris Kodjoe (Doing Hard Time), Clifton Powell (Ray), Idris Elba (Buffalo Soldiers), and Tamy..
The Agony & The Ecstasy: The fascinating story of Michelangelo's (Charlton Heston) painting of the Sistine Chapel as the project descends into a battle of wills fuelled by artistic and temperamental differences.The Greatest Story Ever Told: Lavishly produced and honoured with five Academy Award nominations, this glorious epic is an inspiring recreation about the life of Jesus of Nazareth, from his humble birth and teachings to his Res..
A magnificent film, handled with reverence, artistic appreciation and admirable restraint, this glorious epic is an inspiring, grand scale recreation of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, from His humble birth and teachings to His crucifixion and ultimate Resurrection. Lavishly produced at a cost of $20 million - an enormous amount for the time - and honored with five 1965 Academy Award nominations, this exceptional motion picture is exquis..
The Last Temptation of Christ, by Martin Scorsese is a towering achievement. Though it initially engendered enormous controversy, the film can now be viewed as the remarkable, profoundly personal work of faith that it is. This fifteen-year labour of love, an adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis's landmark novel that imagines an alternate fate for Jesus Christ, features outstanding performances by Willem Dafoe, Barbara Hershey, Harvey Keitel,..
It's a story that's been told for 2000 years, but never like this! The Miracle Maker combines life-like 3D model animation with graphically striking 2D animation in this brilliant new portrayal of the life of Jesus, told through the eyes of a child. Set in first century Israel, this entrancing film tells of a sick young girl, Tamar, who encounters a strangely compelling carpenter who performs miracles, draws together a band of followers..
Sweeping and visually resplendent, The Mission is a powerful action epic about a man of the sword (Robert DeNiro) and a man of the cloth (Jeremy Irons) who unite to shield a South American Indian tribe from brutal subjugation by 18th-century colonial empires. It reunites key talents behind The Killing Fields: co-producer David Puttnam, director Roland Joffe and cinematographer Chris Menges. Winner of the 1986 Cannes Film Festival Best P..
Mary counts her blessings when her parents arrange to marry her to a local carpenter, Joseph. He has a good heart, but when she falls mysteriously pregnant, he can't accept her explanation. He must, however, set aside his anger, to save her life - by allowing her to travel with him to a faraway town... Bethlehem. The tyranny of Herod, search of the Magi, and the Earthly troubles of the lowly shepherds are all explored in this visually s..
All the episodes from the sequel drama written by Paolo Sorrentino. Pope Pius XIII (Jude Law) has been made comatose due to several unsuccessful heart transplants. When the time comes to elect a new pope, Cardinal Viglietti becomes Pope Francis II (Marcello Romolo) but his term is short, and after making radical changes in the church he dies suddenly. Next in line is Sir John Brannox (John Malkovich), who has difficult decisions to make..
All the episodes from the sequel drama written by Paolo Sorrentino. Pope Pius XIII (Jude Law) has been made comatose due to several unsuccessful heart transplants. When the time comes to elect a new pope, Cardinal Viglietti becomes Pope Francis II (Marcello Romolo) but his term is short, and after making radical changes in the church he dies suddenly. Next in line is Sir John Brannox (John Malkovich), who has difficult decisions to make..
The Nun's Story is an unforgettable revelation of the seldom-seen world behind convent walls. A radiant Audrey Hepburn portrays a nun whose life journey takes her from the staff of a mental asylum to a much-desired position as a surgical nurse in the Belgian Congo. But when she returns to her native Belgium as World War II breaks out, she is torn between the needs of the Resistance and the church's neutrality. Directed by four-time Acad..
One of the most emotional film experiences of any era, Carl Theodor Dreyer's 1928 The Passion of Joan of Arc [La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc / Jeanne d'Arc's lidelse og dod.] is a miracle of the cinema, an enigmatic and profoundly moving work that merges the worlds of the viewer and of saintly Joan herself into one shared experience of hushed delirium. Dreyer's film charts the final days of Joan of Arc as she undergoes the debasement that a..
From Academy Award-winning director Mel Gibson comes a profound story of courage and sacrifice depicting the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus Christ. Featuring stunning cinematography and an inspired performance by Jim Caviezel, The Passion of The Christ is a triumphant and uncompromising filmmaking achievement.Special Features English Audio Description, Over Three Hours Of Special Features Including: Exclusive Documentary By H..
All six parts of the documentary miniseries exploring the history of Catholicism and the extent of the Pope's power and influence in religion and the world as a whole...
Two of Hollywood's hottest stars, Oscar winner Denzel Washington (Crimson Tide) and Grammy winner Whitney Houston (The Bodyguard) light up the screen in the heartwarming romantic comedy The Preacher's Wife. Houston stars as the choir-singing wife of a small-town reverend who's doubting his ability to make a difference in their troubled community and in their troubled marriage. That's when a fun-loving angel named Dudley (Washington) arr..