Movies and TvShows featuring "holy-land" theme.
Jesus of Nazareth is a TV mini-series that portrays the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, including his birth, his ministry, his crucifixion, and his resurrection. It delves into the political and religious climate of Roman-occupied Judea, depicting the challenges and conflicts faced by Jesus and his followers.
In the world of Daikuuriku, everyone is born female, and chooses which sex they wish to become at age 17. In this world, the peaceful theocracy of Simulacrum is guarded by magical flying machines called "Simoun", which can only be piloted by young girls who haven't chosen a sex yet. The Simoun can activate a magical power known as "Ri Maajon" that can destroy large numbers of enemies at once. When the industrialized nation of Argentum decides that it needs to invade Simulacrum to acquire the secret of the Simoun, war breaks out, drawing the Simoun "Sibyllae" (priestesses who fly the Simoun) into a lopsided battle. Because the war is raging, the Sibyllae are granted an exemption from choosing a permanent sex for as long as they're willing to keep flying. Aaeru, a determined young Sibylla with a mysterious past, and Neviril, the leader of Chor Tempest, Simulacrum's most elite Simoun squadron, must lead their fellow priestesses through conflict both within their ranks and in the sky.
Balian of Ibelin, a blacksmith haunted by his wife's suicide, journeys to Jerusalem during the Crusades. There, he becomes the defender of the city and its people, navigating political intrigue and facing off against brutal factions that aim to provoke a war between Christians and Muslims.
A man named Brian is born on the same day as Jesus Christ and spends his life being mistaken for a messiah. He joins a rebel group fighting against Roman occupation in Judea. After a series of misadventures, Brian unwittingly inspires a religious movement and becomes a reluctant messiah. Eventually, he is caught by the Romans and scheduled to be crucified, but due to a case of mistaken identity, he is not released. He remains hanging on the cross, abandoned by those who could have helped him.
The history of the Land of Israel from prehistoric times to the Ottoman period.
In the 12th century, a Swedish knight named Arn Magnusson is sent to the Holy Land as a Knight Templar to fight in the Crusades. While there, he becomes separated from his lover and is torn between his duty as a Templar and his love for her. Arn must navigate the treacherous battles and political strife of the Crusades while trying to reunite with his beloved.
Don Verdean, a fraud archaeologist, travels to the holy land in search of biblical artifacts. Along the way, he encounters religious fanaticism, deals with his past, and gets involved in hilarious mishaps.
Although members of the Hitler Youth chant anti-Semitic paroles in front of his house during the Purim festival, Rabbi Singer is still profoundly convinced that Germany will stay a safe country for him, his family, and his fellow believers. But several years later, his son David is banned from going to school because he is a Jew. Shortly after, Rabbi Singer and his wife are deported. Now, young David also fears for his life. In constant fear of being detected, he tries to find a way to leave Germany.
The Exodus Decoded is a documentary that explores the historical and archaeological evidence surrounding the Biblical story of the Exodus. It examines theories about the plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, and the possible locations of Mount Sinai. The film suggests that the volcanic eruption on the Greek island of Santorini could have been the inspiration for the Exodus events.
In the 12th century, King Richard leads the charge in the epic battle for the Holy Land against Saladin and his Saracen army. Alongside his loyal knights, Richard faces court intrigue, romantic rivalry, and manipulative females while fighting for his kingdom.
Set in the 14th century, The Bruce (1996) tells the story of Robert the Bruce, a Scottish knight who leads his people in a fight for independence against England. Robert faces betrayal, siege, and challenges his own pride and ambition to defend Scotland's honor and achieve freedom.
Upon his father's death, a Hungarian stage actor travels to Israel for the funeral and meets his stepmother for the first time.
Occupation 101 is a documentary film that delves into the complex issues surrounding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the occupation of Palestine. It provides an in-depth analysis of the historical, political, and social factors that have shaped the conflict and offers a comprehensive view of its impact on the lives of Palestinians.
A dramatization of raid to capture a suspected militant by the Israeli Defense Forces during the Second Intifada into the sprawling maze of the Balata Refugee Camp in Palestine.
Palestine 1914. One morning in July, Soliman, a young Palestinian and Jacob, his Jewish friend, begin to build a house in Beit-Sajour, in the hills of Judea, with stones brought from Beit-Jala, while the apparent stillness of the place is interrupted by bursts of violence that anticipate the future days of the war.
Lord Carlyle governs a province in India. Although he weds the beautiful Adrienne, he can't make her love him. And no wonder -- he's not only cruel, he's unfaithful. Adrienne leaves him and boards a ship with the intention of returning to England. But on the boat she meets Andrew Fabian, who is studying for the clergy. They fall in love, and he convinces her to accompany him on a pilgrimage to Damascus.
Prime Minister Netanyahu gives journalist Peter Greenberg unprecedented access in this history-making, one-hour television special. It is a cutting-edge, unique look at Israel through the eyes of its leader.
Documentary - In the first of Heston's acclaimed four part series, the renowned actor serves as storyteller. An ancient Roman amphitheater and other locales in Israel provide the settingsas he relies on the King James text, his dramatic skill and insightful observations plus great works of art and music to give flesh and bone to the Biblical wonder. - Charlton Heston
The film depicts the pilgrimage to Jerusalem of schema monk Makary with whom faith is not just the latest craze but the essence of his understanding of life. His main goal is to pray in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, so the greatest value of his luggage is a huge number of memorial notes. In the Holy Land he meets monks, visits Orthodox churches and shrines, reflects on the eternal principles of human life - love, hope, faith.