Luther (2003) is a historical drama film that follows the life of Martin Luther, a German theologian who challenged the practices of the Catholic Church in the 16th century. The movie depicts Luther's journey from being a monk to becoming a key figure in the Protestant Reformation. It explores his struggles against the hypocrisy and corruption of the Catholic Church, his translation of the Bible into German, and his efforts to bring justice and religious reforms. Set in Thuringia and Erfurt, Germany, Luther delves into the pivotal events such as the posting of the 95 Theses and his trial at the Diet of Worms.
Carlos, rey emperador (2015) is a historical drama TV show that takes place in 16th-century Spain. It explores the life of Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, as he navigates court intrigue, palace politics, and religious conflicts during the European Wars of Religion and the Protestant Reformation. The show delves into the aristocracy, monarchy, and Spanish history of the time, portraying the complexities of the Habsburg dynasty and the Hispanic monarchy.
Kenau is a costume drama based on the true story of a strong-willed businesswoman who becomes a female warrior and leads a rebellion against the oppressive Spanish Empire during the 16th-century. Set in the year 1572, amidst the Protestant Reformation, the film explores themes of good versus evil, the birth of a nation, and the courage of women in combat.
Part documentary, part historical drama, this series follows the fortunes of the different members of the Boleyn family, ultimately made notorious for daughter Anne’s marriage to Henry VIII and execution.
In the 1500s, in Antwerp, Belgium, a brave teenage protagonist named Storm must navigate a dangerous world of propaganda and tyranny. He finds himself in the middle of the Protestant Reformation and becomes involved in a struggle against oppression. With the help of a strong female character and his friends, Storm embarks on a mission to rescue an orphan girl and uncover the truth. Along the way, Storm faces betrayal, justice, and tough challenges, including book burnings, imprisonment, and public humiliation. As he fights for freedom of speech and battles against the powerful forces of the Church, Storm's courage and determination are tested to the limit.
The Mill and the Cross is a period drama based on the painting 'The Procession to Calvary' by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. It depicts the religious symbolism and the struggles faced by the people of Flanders during the Protestant Reformation.
In 16th-century Germany, Martin Luther, a Catholic priest, leads a rebellion against the hypocrisy and corruption of the Catholic Church, sparking the Protestant Reformation and changing the course of history.
Zurich in 1519: The young widow Anna Reinhart lives a barren life between fear of the church and worries about the future of her three children, when the arrival of a man in the city causes turmoil: The young priest Ulrich Zwingli takes up his new position at the Grossmünster in Zurich and sparks fierce discussions with his sermons against the grievances of the Catholic Church. Zwingli's revolutionary thoughts frighten Anna. But when she sees how Zwingli lives charity and not just preaches, she increasingly becomes fascinated by him. But Zwingli's success quickly becomes dangerous. His ideas almost trigger a civil war, and at the same time a struggle for power and interpretive sovereignty breaks out in the inner circle of the movement. When the Catholic forces begin to form internationally, the relationship between Zwingli and Anna is put to a hard test.
500 years ago, a revolutionary priest named Martin Luther changed the face of Christendom and the path of European civilization forever.
Martin Luther inspires a breakaway from the Roman Catholic church and is the founder of Protestantism.
A silent film that depicts the life of Martin Luther, the German monk who challenged the Catholic Church and sparked the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. It explores his struggle with religious persecution, his belief in grace and salvation, and his efforts to promote the reading of the Bible. The film also shows his confrontation with Pope Leo X and his subsequent excommunication. It captures the epic journey of Luther as he strives to bring about religious reform and inspire a new way of thinking in Germany and beyond.
Learn how one man reluctantly took on the most powerful institution of his day and won. Martin Luther is credited with expounding a new vision of man's relationship with God and, by extension, a redefinition of man's relationship with authority. Filmed across Europe -- from the rustic rural Germany to the opulence of the Vatican City -- you'll witness the collapse of the medieval world and the birth of the modern age.
As a nun, Katharina von Bora lives the life destined for her until she comes into contact with a completely new world of thought in the early 20s through the writings of Martin Luther. She flees with some of her co-sisters and comes without legal status, without income and rejected by her family to Wittenberg, where she meets Martin Luther personally. Katharina decides to marry the reformer and, as his wife, becomes a respected housekeeper, an equal interlocutor and the mother of their children together.
The life of the author of the first-ever book written in the Slovene language, Primož Trubar, in the years 1562 to 1565, during his return to Ljubljana.
A dramatized biography of William Tyndale, the 16th Century reformer determined to translate the Bible into English, which illegal act set him at odds with the Catholic Church, Sir Thomas More and King Henry VIII.
Revelation - The Bride, The Beast & Babylon is a documentary that delves into the ancient biblical prophecies surrounding the end times and the role of the Roman Catholic Church. It explores topics such as supernatural powers, religious persecution, symbolism, and the apocalypse. Through reenactments and archival footage, the film uncovers the hidden truths behind these prophecies and their relevance in modern times.
Set in the south of France during the 1700s, Les Camisards follows the story of a group of Calvinist Protestants who rebel against the Catholic Church and the absolute monarchy. Amidst religious fervor and violence, a prophet emerges leading them in a guerilla war against the crown. The film depicts the manhunt, hiding, and skirmishes in the mountainous terrain, with themes of religious intolerance and rebellion.
A faithful recounting of the ministry, trial and martyrdom of the fifteenth century Bohemian priest John Hus, who built on the reforms of John Wycliffe, taught the Bible in the vernacular and who influenced Martin Luther a century later.
This Changed Everything is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the profound impact of the Protestant Reformation on the course of history. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the film presents an insightful examination of how this movement transformed religion, society, and culture.