After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.
Set in the Italian Renaissance, The Borgias follows the Borgia family as they rise to power in the Catholic Church, engaging in schemes, murder, and forbidden relationships. The series explores themes of corruption, lust, and vendetta in a backdrop of political intrigue and power struggles.
The Thorn Birds is a TV mini-series set in Queensland, Australia in the 1920s and 1960s. It tells the story of a forbidden love affair between a Catholic priest and a woman, and explores themes of generational family sagas, literature, and the Catholic Church.
A young woman who escaped from prison is eventually captured and brought back. The evil warden decides to make her a pet project and tries to break her down with torture, gang rape and by turning her friends against her.
Seven more first-hand accounts of sexual awakening amongst school girls in the early Seventies.
The Devils is a dark and provocative drama set in seventeenth century France, where an evil Catholic priest named Urbain Grandier wreaks havoc on a small town. Amidst political and religious turmoil, Grandier's lust for power leads him to manipulate and exploit the town's women, leading to mass hysteria and sexual perversion. The film explores themes of religious fanaticism, repressed sexuality, and the corrupting influence of power.
Based on a true story, The Magdalene Sisters depicts the lives of four young women who are sent to a Magdalene Asylum, a home for 'fallen' women run by the Catholic Church. They endure physical and psychological abuse, forced labor, and sexual harassment. The movie explores themes of religion, sin, and the fight for women's rights.
In a small Mexican province, a young priest named Padre Amaro is faced with temptation and scandal when he falls in love with a young woman while also dealing with drug trafficking and corruption within the Church.
Based on Eça de Queiroz's 1875 novel, the plot takes place in Leiria, Portugal, at the end of the 1860s, and follows the story of the forbidden passion between Amaro, a young priest, and Amélia, "the most beautiful girl in Leiria". Tense, emotional and rooted in personality conflicts, the series takes a critical look at society and the church in Portugal, in Leiria in the 19th century.
Breakfast on Pluto tells the story of Patrick 'Kitten' Brady, a transgender woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery in 1970s Ireland. Kitten faces various challenges and encounters a diverse range of characters as she navigates her way through life, searching for love, identity, and acceptance.
A Catholic priest grapples with his homosexuality while dealing with the challenges of priesthood and the expectations of the Catholic Church. His journey takes him through personal conflicts, homophobia, and a struggle to reconcile his desires with his faith.
In this sci-fi TV movie, Emmanuelle explores her sexual desires in a world filled with passion, seduction, and erotic fantasies.
In a villa on Lake Como, Elio and Caterina's wedding day is disrupted by a newcomer who causes a series of expensive mistakes and accidents.
In 'The Crime of Father Amaro,' a young priest is caught in a forbidden love affair, testing his faith and challenging the strict traditions of the Church. As he navigates the consequences of his actions, including scandals involving abortion and heresy, Father Amaro must confront his own beliefs and the expectations of his role as a clergyman.
In the Name of the Pope King is a drama film set in Rome in 1867. It tells the story of a young rebel and a Catholic priest who form an unlikely bond. The film explores themes of rebellion, religion, and the separation of church and state. As they navigate their complex relationship, they face challenges from both society and their own personal beliefs.
A priest is drawn into a web of crime and corruption when he becomes embroiled in a dangerous mafia conspiracy, risking his vows and his life in the process.
Good King Dagobert follows the hilarious antics of a bumbling and lustful king in 7th century France. Dagobert's misadventures involve a virgin princess, confessions, hiding in a tree, ambushes, and encounters with monks and bishops. With mistaken identities and scandalous affairs, this comedy takes a hilarious look at power and the follies of royalty.
Lady of the Camelias tells the story of a young woman, suffering from tuberculosis, who becomes a famous courtesan in Paris. Based on a novel, the film explores themes of love, illness, and societal expectations.
A group of individuals experience a series of unexpected events as they navigate through a day filled with chaos and drama. Set against the backdrop of a changing moon, their lives intersect and clash, leading to unforeseen consequences.
The Red and the Black is a tragic love story set in 19th-century France. It revolves around the forbidden love between Julien Sorel, a young tutor from a lower class background, and Mathilde de La Mole, an aristocratic but married woman. Their love affair is filled with jealousy, ambition, and class differences, leading to a series of events that ultimately result in tragedy.