Quo Vadis? (1951), The Giant Buddhas (2005), Quo Vadis (1951), Silence (2016), Goya's Ghosts (2006), Martin Luther (1953), The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima (1952), The Cardinal (1963) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Religious Persecution movies.
Storyline: Returning from a military campaign abroad, General Marcus Vinicius (Robert Taylor) discovers that a new religion has taken hold in Rome: Christianity. When Vinicius encounters Lygia (Deborah Kerr), a follower of the strange religion, he quickly becomes smitten and tries to win her affections. Lygia is reluctant due to their differing beliefs. Complicating matters is the crazed Emperor Nero (Peter Ustinov), who blames the Christians for his own burning of Rome, beginning a wave of persecution.
Plot Keywords: epic, historical, ancient rome, christianity, romance, faith, roman empire ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: A filmmaker's investigation into the destruction of giant Buddha statues in Afghanistan.
Plot Keywords: documentary, cultural heritage, religious conflict, history, art, destruction, war ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Returning to Rome after three years in the field, General Marcus Vinicius (Robert Taylor) meets Lygia (Deborah Kerr) and falls in love with her, though as a Christian, she wants nothing to do with a warrior. Though she grew up Roman, the adopted daughter of a retired General, Lygia is technically a hostage of Rome. Marcus gets Emperor Nero (Sir Peter Ustinov) to give her to him for services rendered, but finds himself succumbing gradually to her Christian faith.
Plot Keywords: epic, historical, roman empire, christianity, romance, ancient rome, faith ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: The story of two Catholic missionaries (Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver) who face the ultimate test of faith when they travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor (Liam Neeson) - at a time when Catholicism was outlawed and their presence forbidden.
Plot Keywords: faith, religion, persecution, japan, history, christianity, loyalty ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: The painter Goya becomes involved with the Spanish Inquisition when his muse, Ines, is arrested by the church for heresy. Her father, Thomas, comes to him hoping that his connection with Brother Lorenzo, whom he is painting, can secure the release of his daughter.
Plot Keywords: history, war, art, painter, religion, biography, politics ...
Movie Details Click Here !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: historical, biographical, religious, 16th century, germany, faith, church ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: In 1917, three shepherd children living just outside Fatima, Portugal have visions of a lovely lady in a cloud. The anticlerical government wishes to squelch the Church; reports of religious experiences are cause for serious concern. Yet the children stand by their story, and the message of peace and hope the Lady brings. In the last vision, attended by thousands of people, the Lady proves her reality with a spectacular miracle that is seen by everyone present. Based on actual events at Fatima in the summer of 1917.—Molly Malloy <mailcall@bluemarble.net>
Plot Keywords: religion, miracle, faith, children, prophecy, catholicism, church ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Stephen Fermoyle has grown up in Boston at the turn of the twentieth century knowing that his destiny lies with the Catholic priesthood. Finally finishing his studies in Rome, he returns to America full of certitude and ambition to one day join the College of Cardinals. But his road to that office is a long one, paved with crises. In Boston, he must decide whether to save the life of his sister or her unborn child, conceived out of wedlock. In Austria, he confronts the question of whether to remain with the priesthood or abandon his oath so that he can be with the woman he loves. In Georgia, he contends with Rome's indifference in the face of racial bigotry. And in Austria, he finds himself personally involved in the church's dealings with the Third Reich.—Shannon Patrick Sullivan <shannon@mun.ca>
Plot Keywords: religion, catholicism, faith, moral dilemma, world war ii, historical drama, biography ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Espionage story telling how British and American security agents outwit ruthless and cunning traitors trying to steal secret project plans.
Plot Keywords: history, biography, drama, religion, france, trial, black and white ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: In 17th-century Salem, Hester Prynne must wear a scarlet A because she is an adulteress, with a child out of wedlock. For seven years, she has refused to name the father. A vigorous older stranger arrives, recognized by Hester but unknown to others as her missing husband. He poses as Chillingworth, a doctor, watching Hester and searching out the identity of her lover. His eye soon rests on Dimmesdale, a young overwrought pastor. Enmity grows between the two men; Chillingworth applies psychological pressure, and the pastor begins to crack. A ship stops in Salem, and Hester sees it as a providential refuge for her daughter, herself, and her lover. But will Dimmesdale flee with her?—<jhailey@hotmail.com>
Plot Keywords: drama, historical, romance, american, adaptation, novel-based, morality ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Ireland, 1209. An island on the edge of the world. A small group of monks begin a reluctant pilgrimage across an island torn between centuries of tribal warfare and the growing power of Norman invaders. Escorting their monastery's holiest relic to Rome, the monks' progress is seen through the eyes of a pious young novice and a mute lay-brother with a violent past. As the true material, political and religious significance of the bejeweled relic becomes dangerously apparent, their path to the east coast becomes increasingly fraught with danger. The monks belatedly realize that in this wild land of ancient superstitions, the faith that binds them together may ultimately lead to their destruction.
Plot Keywords: religion, medieval, ireland, adventure, faith, violence, survival ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: A young journalist long ago rejected by his now aged and dying father finds himself investigating one of his father's former friends, a candidate for canonization. Uncovering the two men's complicated relationship from childhood through the horrors of the Spanish Civil War unveils a compelling drama filled with passion, betrayal, love, and religion. An action packed story set during a murderous time in history that ultimately serves the present by revealing the importance and timeless power of forgiveness.
Plot Keywords: religion, history, war, faith, biography, drama, friendship ...
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