The Bible Collection the Bible: Paul of Tarsus
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The Bible Collection The Bible: Paul of Tarsus The story of the apostle who spread the teachings of Christ far and wide. Paul of Tarsus tells the story of Saul of Tarsus, persecutor of Christians, who became the apostle Paul after Jesus appeared to him in a vision. As one of the first Christian missionaries, Paul led an adventurous and dangerous life. He was imprisoned, flogged, stoned, beaten with rods, shipwrecked, attacked by bandits and enemies of the faith. In spite of his unending hardships, he persevered in his struggle against ignorance and intolerance. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of this dark world (Ephesians 6:12). Shot in the Moroccan desert in the summer of 2000, Paul of Tarsus is directed by Roger Young and features Johannes Brandrup, Thomas Lockyer, Barbora Bobulova, and Franco Nero in the leading roles. Title: The Bible: Paul of Tarsus Genre: Drama Category: Miniseries Format: 2 x two hours Starring: Johannes Brandrup , Thomas Lockyer, Barbora Bobulova, G. W. Bailey, Ennio Fantastichini Directed by: Roger Young Produced by: LUX VIDE, KirchMedia and Quinta in association with RAI, France2, Antena 3, ARD, MTM, Czech TV, NCRV BSkyB and Beta The Bible: Abraham Directed by four-time Emmy winner Joseph Sargent, Abraham tells the story of the first patriarch and of his overpowering belief in God. Turning his back on security and prosperity, Abraham follows the voice of God, which leads him and his people on an arduous journey to the Promised Land. It is also the story of his beloved wife Sarah, of their hardships in the desert and under Egyptian rule; the drama of Lots capture and the destruction of Sodom; the joy of Abraham at the birth of his sons Ismael and Isaac; his despair when God asks him to sacrifice what he loves the most: Isaac, his heir, his own flesh and blood... Shot between April and mid June 1993 in the Moroccan desert, Abraham co-stars Richard Harris as the patriarch and Barbara Hershey as Sarah. Maximilian Schell plays the Pharaoh and Carolina Rosi the slave Hagar. Vittorio Gassman plays Abrahams father Terah and Christian Kohlund is Eshcol. Title: The Bible: Abraham Genre: Drama Category: Miniseries Format: 2 x two hours Starring: Richard Harris, Barbara Hershey, Maximilian Schell, Carolina Rosi, Andrea Prodan, Gottfried John Directed by: Joseph Sargent Produced by: LUBE for LUX VIDE, Beta Film, Turner Pictures and Quinta in association with RAI, France 2, ORF, Antena 3, ARD, MTM, Czech TV, NCRV and BSkyB. The Bible: David "David" portrays the story of King David, a fascinating, enigmatic and heroic figure. Part I: After King Saul's death on the battlefield David assumes power, crowned by Saul's troops and anointed by the Prophet Samuel. Shortly thereafter David begins an affair with Bathsheba, the wife of one of his soldiers who is fighting for him on the battlefield. Bathsheba soon informs David that she is expecting a child from him. Part II: David has Bathsheba's husband killed on the battle field so that he can marry her. After he marriage celebration, however, the Prophet Nathan warns that God is aware of his grievous sin and that death and destruction will befall his house. David and Bathsheba's first son dies. Amnon, David's oldest son from his first marriage, rapes his half-sister Tamar. David's favorite son Absalom, Tamar's brother, has Amnon murdered, and David is forced to exile him. A few years later Absalom returns and incites a rebellion against his father. In the decisive battle Absalom is killed against his father's will. Years later David names Solomon, the youngest but wisest of his sons, as his rightful heir. Shot in Morocco during the Autumn of 1996, "David" was directed by Robert Markowitz and stars Nathaniel Parker as David. Sheryl Lee stars as David's beloved wife Bathsheba. Also featured are Jonathan Pryce in the role of Saul and Leonard Nimoy as Samuel, the prophet. Title: The Bible: David Genre: Drama Category: Miniseries Format: 2 x two hours Starring: Jonathan Pryce, Leonard Nimoy, Nathaniel Parker, Sheryl Lee, Franco Nero Directed by: Robert Markowitz Produced by: LUBE for LUX VIDE, Beta Film and Quinta in association with RAI, France 2, Antena 3, ARD, MTM, Czech TV, NCRV and BSkyB. The Bible: Esther Filmed in Morocco in May and June 1998, "Esther" tells the story of the queen of Persia, the Jewess Esther, who risks her own life to save her people. After the conquest of Babylon, Persia has become an immense empire. In order to demonstrate his wealth and glory, Ahasuerus, the present King of Persia, gives a banquet for his people at which he requests the presence of his wife, Vashti. As she refuses the King's demand, Ahasuerus disowns Vashti and goes in search of her replacement. In his harem, he meets the young Jewish girl Esther who immediately captivates him with her charm and beauty. Unaware of her Jewish heritage, King Ahasuerus, falls in love with Esther and makes her Queen. However, the Jews within the Persian Kingdom are under threat due to a new law which legalizes their persecution and execution. Esther then reveals to Ahasuerus that she herself is Jewish and asks him to show her people mercy. In so doing, she saves the lives of many innocent people and paves the way for their return to Jerusalem. Directed by Raffaele Mertes, the screenplay was written by Sandy Niemand. Louise Lombard stars as the beautiful and courageous Esther and Thomas Kretschmann plays King Ahasuerus. Esther's uncle Mordecai is portrayed by F. Murray Abraham and Jürgen Prochnow plays the evil minister Haman. The internationally renowned Italian actress Ornella Muti plays Vashti, King Ahasuerus' first wife. Title: The Bible: Esther Genre: Drama , Thriller Category: TV Movie Format: two hours Starring: Louise Lombard, F. Murray Abraham, Jürgen Prochnow, Thomas Kretschmann (KING KONG; RESIDENT EVIL: APOCALYPSE), Frank Baker, John Hollis, Umberto Orsini, Ornella Muti Directed by: Raffaele Mertes Produced by: LUBE for LUX VIDE, BetaFilm and Quinta in association with RAI, France 2, Antena 3, ARD, MTM, Czech TV, NCRV and BSkyB. The Bible: Genesis In Genesis, screenwriter and director Ermanno Olmi tells the story of creation, the fall of man and the flood. Nature comes to life at the first light of dawn. Adam discovers love with Eve - and tastes the forbidden fruit. Their sons Cain and Abel play out a story that darkens the Creation for all times. Angered by the corruption of Cains progeny, God vows to begin anew with Noah and his family. The ark is built and the animals led into their pens. The rain floods the land. When the waters recede, the dove sent by Noah returns with an olive branch - the sign of a new life and of a new pact with God. The double role of Noah and the narrator is played by Omero Antonutti. Genesis was shot in Moroccos Atlas Mountains between September and November 1993. Title: The Bible: Genesis Genre: Drama Category: TV Movie Format: two hours Starring: Omero Antonutti Directed by: Ermanno Olmi Produced by: LUBE for LUX VIDE, Beta Film and Quinta in association with RAI, France 2, ORF, Antena 3, ARD, MTM, Czech TV, NCRV and BSkyB. The Bible: Jacob A tale of deceit and rivalry, of passion and love, Jacob was directed by noted film and theater director Sir Peter Hall. Jacob, the younger of the two, buys Esaus birthright from him and tricks his father Isaac into giving him the blessing intended for Esau, the first-born. This makes Jacob the rightful heir of Abraham and Isaac. When Esau threatens to kill him, Jacob flees to his uncle Laban, who proves to be a master of deceit himself. Realizing that Jacob has fallen in love with Rachel, his youngest daughter, Laban forces Jacob to work for him 14 years before finally allowing him to marry Rachel. Esau eventually sets out to find his brother. When he finally comes face to face with him, however, he forgets his enmity and embraces Jacob, who has obtained the confirmation of his right to the blessing in a struggle with the angel. In the lead roles are Matthew Modine as Jacob and Sean Bean as his twin brother Esau. Their parents Isaac and Rebekah are played by Joss Ackland and Irene Papas. Jacob was filmed in Quarzazate, Morocco, between April and May 1994. Title: The Bible: Jacob Genre: Drama Category: TV Movie Format: two hours Starring: Matthew Modine, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sean Bean, Joss Ackland, Juliet Aubrey, Irene Papas, Giancarlo Giannini Directed by: Peter Hall Produced by: LUBE for LUX VIDE, Beta Film, Turner Pictures and Quinta in association with RAI, France 2, ORF, Antena 3, ARD, MTM, Czech TV, NCRV and BSkyB. The Bible: Jeremiah Jeremiah tells of the prophet who abandons his family, and also the woman he loves, in order to relay Gods message in Jerusalem. When Jeremiah prophesies the fall of the Jewish folk and the destruction of the Holy City, King Zedekiah has him imprisoned. Even when the Babylonians surround the city the king refuses to believe him. Jeremiahs prophecy comes true: Jerusalem is destroyed and the inhabitants are taken as prisoners to Babylon. When Jeremiah is released he prophesies that the temple of Jerusalem will be rebuilt, also in the peoples hearts. Featuring Patrick Dempsey in the title role, Jeremiah was directed by Harry Winer. The screenplay was co-written by Harry Winer and Roger Young. Filming on Jeremiah began in Morocco in March 1998 and was completed in the middle of April 1998.