Movies and TvShows featuring "inquisitor" theme.

Star Wars Rebels follows a group of brave rebels as they take on the evil Galactic Empire.

Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi must save young Leia after she is kidnapped, all the while being pursued by Imperial Inquisitors and his former Padawan now known as Darth Vader.

The Name of the Rose is a gripping TV show set in 14th-century Italy. It follows a Franciscan monk and his young apprentice as they arrive at an isolated monastery. Together, they must solve a series of mysterious murders that threaten to tear the monastery apart. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a web of secrets, heresy, and religious zealotry. The show explores themes of power, corruption, and the clash between reason and faith.

In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism. They are shocked by the persecution of Christians and struggle with their own faith as they witness the torture and martyrdom of believers. Through betrayal and imprisonment, they are tested in their resolve to remain steadfast in their beliefs. Ultimately, they must confront their own crisis of faith while facing the oppressive forces of the shogunate.

Nostradamus is a biographical drama that follows the life of the famous 16th-century French astrologer and seer. It delves into his prophecies, his relationships with influential figures like Catherine de Medici and King Henri II of France, and his struggles against the Inquisition. The movie also explores his visions of the future and his controversial legacy.

Shadow of the Sword is set in 16th-century Tyrol, where a heretic monk becomes the target of religious persecution. He fights against the injustice, facing torture, book burnings, and being accused of witchcraft. The film explores themes of faith, betrayal, and self-sacrifice, as the protagonist struggles to survive in a time of religious fanaticism.

A true story taken from the archives of the archdiocese of Milan. Based on the life of Marianna De Leyva, better known as "The Nun of Monza," a 17th century nun accused of and tried by the church for breaking celibacy and plotting murder.

Witchhammer is a horrifying portrayal of the brutal witch trials in 17th-century Central Europe. It follows the story of an inquisitor who becomes obsessed with rooting out witches and uses cruel and manipulative tactics to achieve his goals. As the hysteria spreads, innocent people are tortured, burned at the stake, and subjected to unimaginable cruelty. This gripping film serves as a haunting reminder of the power of fear and fanaticism.

In 18th-century Italy, a sorcerer named Arcane engages in dark rituals and faces the consequences of summoning a powerful demon. As the demon wreaks havoc, Arcane must find a way to stop it before it destroys everything he holds dear.

Grave Robbers is a horror movie set in a small town in Mexico. The story revolves around a group of grave robbers who accidentally awaken a supernatural evil. They must navigate through dark crypts, haunted woods, and encounter torture, murder, and satanic rituals. The town's police and a group of teenagers become entangled in the horror, leading to a thrilling climax.

Set in early 16th century Finland, a knight Olavi Gideoninpoika meets Mirjam Raakelintytär and falls in love. Mirjami hides in a monastery disguised as a choir boy, but is revealed by a monk Rasmus, who also desires her, and is put on trial.

A personal look at the influential former politician who rose to fame as a driving force behind anti-communist and anti-homosexual U.S. political sentiment during the Cold War.

The Grand Inquisitor from Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov produced by the Open University.