Highest-Rated Movies about 'Heresy', Sort by Popularity
Mother Joan of the Angels (1961), Martin Luther (1953), Luther (2003), The Trial of Joan of Arc (1962), Joan of Arc (2019) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Heresy movies.
#1. Mother Joan of the Angels (1961)
Storyline: Set in the 17th century. A convent in a small town is being visited by high-ranking Catholic official trying to exorcise the nun supposedly posessed by demons. A local priest have been burnt for creating this condition by sexual temptation of the nuns, especially the Mother superior who bring on the collective hysteria of the group. There is another young priest who is to help with the exorcism. His first meeting with the convent head, Mother Joanne of the Angels, has her seemingly posessed by Satan - she yells blasphemies and incites the priest. She begs the priest to save her and to help her to be a saint.—Polish Cinema Database <http://info.fuw.edu.pl/Filmy/>
Plot Keywords: catholic priest, nun, innkeeper, peasant woman, squire, gritty, chilling ...
Movie Details Click Here!#2. Martin Luther (1953)
Storyline: This biographical account of Martin Luther's actions that eventually created the Lutheran and Protestant denominations was filmed in conjunction with the Lutheran Church. Niall MacGinnis portrays the friar whose nailing of the ninety-five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg created such a stir that it shook the foundations of the medieval Church. This movie shows the struggle between Luther and Rome, and how the medieval Church did not fully explain things he questioned, which led to him to be labelled a heretic.
Plot Keywords: priest, vicar, friend, duke, pope, professor, intricate ...
Movie Details Click Here!#3. Luther (2003)
Storyline: Biography of Martin Luther (Joseph Fiennes), the sixteenth century priest who led the Christian Reformation, and opened up new possibilities in exploration of faith. This movie begins with his vow to become a monk, and continues through his struggles to reconcile his desire for sanctification with his increasing abhorrence of the corruption and hypocrisy pervading the Church's hierarchy. He is ultimately charged with heresy and must confront the ruling Cardinals and Princes, urging them to make the Scriptures available to the common believer and lead the Church toward faith through justice and righteousness.
Plot Keywords: monk, pope, professor, cardinal, intense, rousing, solemn ...
Movie Details Click Here!#4. The Trial of Joan of Arc (1962)
Storyline: Espionage story telling how British and American security agents outwit ruthless and cunning traitors trying to steal secret project plans.
Plot Keywords: bishop, teen girl, monk, peasant, witness, brooding, solemn ...
Movie Details Click Here!#5. Joan of Arc (2019)
Storyline: In the 15th century, both France and England stake a blood claim for the French throne. Believing that God had chosen her, the young Joan (Lise Leplat Prudhomme) leads the army of the King of France. When she is captured, the Church sends her for trial on charges of heresy. Refusing to accept the accusations, the graceful Joan of Arc will stay true to her mission.—Production
Plot Keywords: joan of arc, king, soldier, priest, passionate, inspiring, rousing ...
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