Movies and TvShows featuring "leper-colony" theme.

After a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend in 1st-century Jerusalem, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge. Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy merchant in Judea, is living under the oppressive Roman Empire. When his old friend and now Roman Tribune, Messala, asks for Judah's help in rounding up local dissenters, Judah refuses to betray his own people. In retaliation, Messala frames the Hur family for an assassination attempt. Judah is condemned to death as a slave in the galleys, while his sister and mother are imprisoned. After three years in captivity, Judah escapes and is rescued by a Roman admiral, Quintas Arrius. They return to Rome, where Judah becomes a rich and influential man. However, he cannot forget his vow of revenge against Messala. Along the road to Judea, Judah meets an Arab sheikh and an old wise man named Balthasar, who befriend him. Sheikh Ilderim, the sheikh, coaches Judah to ride his team of white horses in a chariot race against Messala. Judah agrees and prepares for the race. In the arena, Judah and Messala collide repeatedly, but Judah emerges victorious. Messala is gravely injured and reveals that Judah's mother and sister are alive, suffering from leprosy in a leper colony. Overwhelmed with grief and seeking release from his hatred, Judah witnesses the crucifixion of Jesus. Judah's mother and sister are miraculously healed, and Judah's heart is filled with love and forgiveness.

In the 1930s, a French convict named Papillon befriends a fellow criminal, Dega, as they begin their sentence on Devil's Island, a penal colony in South America. Papillon, determined to escape, convinces Dega to join him in his plan. They endure harsh conditions, crocodile attacks, and betrayal as they make their way to freedom. Despite setbacks and the passage of time, Papillon's determination leads him to eventually succeed and outlive the prison.

In London, four very different people team up on a jewel heist, then try to double-cross one another for the loot, complicated by their efforts to fool a very proper barrister. George and Ken plan a jewel heist and bring in two Americans, Wanda and Otto, to help. The team plans to betray each other after the heist. Wanda seduces George's lawyer, Archie, to find out where the loot is. Chaos and comedy ensue as Wanda and Archie fall in love, Ken seeks revenge on Otto, and the diamonds are finally recovered.

In 1952, Ernesto Guevara and his friend Alberto embark on a motorcycle journey across South America. Their goal is to work in a leper colony in Peru, but their main purpose is tourism and romance. Along the way, they encounter poverty and injustice, which sparks Guevara's passion for social justice. The trip concludes with Guevara's symbolic rejection of wealth and his decision to fight for the dignity of every human being. Inspired by their true story.

Set in the 1940s, 'The Nun's Story' follows the life of Sister Luke, a young woman who enters a Belgian convent to become a nun. The film explores her struggles with obedience, her experiences as a nurse in a Belgian hospital and a tuberculosis sanitarium, and her mission work in the Belgian Congo. As she faces personal and professional challenges, including the conflict between her religious calling and her desire for independence, Sister Luke must navigate her way through a changing world marked by war, love, and loss.

Set in the 1850s Louisiana, Jezebel tells the story of a headstrong Southern belle named Jezebel who defies societal norms and selfishly pursues the man she loves, leading to tragic consequences.

The Ten Commandments is a silent film that tells the story of Moses, a boy who was raised as a prince in Egypt but later discovered his true identity as a Hebrew. After witnessing the hardships faced by his people, Moses becomes a leader and sets out to free them from slavery. The film follows his journey as he confronts the Pharaoh and leads the Hebrews to the Promised Land, ultimately receiving the Ten Commandments from God.

In the 1st-century, a man sets out on a perilous journey to find the Messiah after receiving a prophecy. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and encounters various characters who test his faith and kindness. This adventure takes him through Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Egypt, and a leper colony, where he learns the true meaning of destiny.

The House Is Black is a documentary short film that offers a glimpse into the daily lives of individuals living in an Iranian leper colony. The film explores themes of creation, desolation, suffering, and compassion, as well as the impact of illness on both individuals and society. It showcases the challenges faced by the residents and the efforts of a dedicated teacher who provides education and support to the children in the colony. Through powerful visuals and poignant storytelling, The House Is Black raises awareness about the harsh realities of leprosy and promotes empathy and understanding.

No Man Is an Island is a gripping war drama based on a true story. It follows an American Navy medic stationed on Guam during World War II. The film explores his experiences behind enemy lines, his encounters with the locals, his work at a leper colony, and his involvement in the underground newspaper. It also dives into his personal struggles and the challenges he faces as he tries to survive in a war-torn environment.

Set in rural Ireland in the 1930s, Dancing at Lughnasa tells the story of five sisters living in a small village. The sisters face challenges and joys as they navigate their relationships with each other, their absent father, and the changing world around them.

In the remote South Seas, a group of convicts is assigned to help a Catholic priest evacuate a leper colony on an island with an active volcano. Amidst earthquakes, quicksand, and dangerous encounters, they struggle to accomplish their mission while confronting their own personal demons.

During the McCarthy era, Big Jim McLain, a tough US Navy veteran, is assigned to investigate a communist conspiracy. He uncovers a plot that could have serious national implications. With his partner, he fights against the communist menace and strives to protect the country from the threat within.

In the 1970s on the Binlusai islands, a young mother is killed when she was running with her son run from an evil presence in an abandoned Roman Catholic leper colony. In the present day, a group of four young men and women are travelling to the island to take part in a survival game run by TV channel Search Planet headed by Chen Jiadong (Philip Keung). Also on the boat is the television presenter Stanley (Jessica Xu) and cameraman Ken (Shaun Tam). The eight people have been split into four pairs where they are given a map which leads to a flag; their aim is to survive without any supplies, and the winning duo gets a grand prize of one-million dollars. As they approach the island, their ship is attacked by something unknown under the water and most of their luggage is lost. Shen Yilin (Mini Yang) has preserved her map which she gives to her partner Peng Fei (Jordan Chan).

Molokai: The Story of Father Damien tells the compelling true story of Father Damien, a dedicated priest who selflessly served a leper colony in Hawaii during the 1870s. His deep compassion and unwavering commitment to his mission brought hope and solace to the lives of those afflicted with leprosy, while challenging the societal norms and prejudices of his time. This powerful biographical drama portrays the immense bravery and selflessness of a man who became a beacon of light and a symbol of hope in the face of great adversity.

Kingdom of Hawaii, 1866. Fearful that leprosy would spread throughout the archipelago, the king banishes the sick to the island of Molokai. In 1873, the Belgian Catholic missionary Damien de Veuster arrives on the island to help improve the lives of its unfortunate inhabitants.

The Order is a documentary film that explores the lives and experiences of people living in a leper colony on an isolated island. It delves into the challenges they face, their strength and resilience, and the impact of society's perception of leprosy.

Pagbabalik ng Lawin is a Filipino action film directed by Tony Cayado and released in 1975. The movie revolves around a vigilante named Lawin who seeks justice for the death of his father. Along his journey, he faces numerous challenges and encounters various villains.

Two shipwrecked boys become the focal point of a religious power struggle.

In the year 1915, an African-American chemist in Hawaii, who is suffering from leprosy, comes up with a revolutionary method that could change the world.