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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



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



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.

Title:

The Bible: Jeremiah

Genre: Drama

Category: TV Movie

Format: two hours

Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Oliver Reed, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Leonor Varela, Michael Cronin, Vincent Regan, Stuart Bunce

Directed by: Harry Winer

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: Joseph

The story of Jacob's favorite son who was sold into Egyptian slavery by his brothers,

“Joseph” was awarded an Emmy for ‘Best Miniseries' in 1995.

The patriarch Jacob loves young Joseph more than any of his other sons. Joseph's special

status - shown in such tokens as the multi-colored coat - arouses the hatred of his brothers,

who sell him into captivity. Joseph, now a slave in Egypt, resists the attempts of his master's

wife to seduce him.

When he correctly interprets the Pharaoh's dreams, he is appointed chancellor of the realm

and saves Egypt from famine. Joseph, now a wealthy and respected man, meets his brothers

and his father again. He reconciles with his brothers, and the Pharaoh invites them to settle

in Egypt as overseers of his livestock.

Shot in the Moroccan desert in June and July, 1994, “Joseph” was directed by Roger Young

and stars Paul Mercurio in the lead role and Ben Kingsley as Potiphar. Also featured are

Lesley Ann Warren as Potiphar's wife, Monica Bellucci as the Pharaoh's wife and Martin

Landau as Jacob.

Title:

The Bible: Joseph

Genre: Drama



Starring: Ben Kingsley (HUGO, IRON MAN 3), Paul Mercurio, Martin Landau, Lesley Ann Warran, Dominique Sanda, Alice Krige


Produced by: LUBE for LUX VIDE, Beta Film, Turner Pictures and Quinta in association with RAI, France 2, Antena 3, ARD, MTM, Czech TV, NCRV and BSkyB.

The Bible: Moses

The two-part miniseries “Moses” relates one of the most important stories in the Old

Testament, full of powerful and familiar scenes: the discovery of the newborn Moses on the

Nile, the Burning Bush, the plagues, the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea, the dance

around the Golden Calf and the announcement of the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.

Directed by Roger Young, “Moses” stars Ben Kingsley in the lead role. The cast also

included David Suchet, Sonia Braga, Christopher Lee and Enrico Lo Verso. “Moses” was

filmed in Morocco from March to May 1995.

Title:

The Bible: Moses

Genre: Drama



Starring: Ben Kingsley (HUGO, IRON MAN 3), Frank Langella, Christopher Lee, Anna Galiena



The Bible: Samson and Delilah

Samson and Delilah is the story of a man who follows his instincts instead of his calling, but is

ultimately redeemed by his suffering and accomplishes the mission God assigned him.

As a boy, Samson is repeatedly told by his parents that he is destined to free his people from their

oppressors. Indeed, his extraordinary strength sets him apart as a natural-born leader. But as he

grows older, his attraction to women distracts him from his mission, for which he sees no God-given

signs.

Aware of Samsons position of leadership among his defiant people, his enemies know they must

eliminate him to prevent a rebellion. The ravishing Delilah is enlisted to seduce him and uncover the

secret of his power. After a week of love, Samson confesses that his strength resides in his hair.

Delilah is finally able to betray her lover.

Directed by Nicolas Roeg, Samson and Delilah stars Dennis Hopper as General Tariq, head of the

Philistine army. Elizabeth Hurley stars as Delilah and Eric Thal stars as Samson.

Title:

The Bible: Samson and Delilah

Genre: Drama



Starring: Dennis Hopper, Diana Rigg, Michael Gambon, Eric Thal, Elizabeth Hurley

Directed by: NICOLAS ROEG


The Bible: Solomon

Based on a script by Bradley T. Winter, Solomon tells the story of the rise and fall of King Davids

wise son; the struggle with his treacherous brother, the construction of the temple in Jerusalem, and

his love for the Queen of Sheba.

Just before King Davids death, a quarrel erupts between his two sons Adonijah and Solomon over

whom is to succeed him. Solomon finally emerges as the victor. He marries many foreign wives, and

grants them freedom to practice their different religions in Israel.

One of these women, the attractive and mysterious Queen of Sheba, is the true love of Solomons

life. The final years of Solomons rule are marked by disagreements and quarrels resulting from his

introduction of foreign religions to Israel.

Shot in Morocco between April and June 1997, Solomon was directed by Roger Young and stars Ben

Cross as King Solomon and Vivica A. Fox as the Queen of Sheba. French film star Anouk Aimée plays

Bathsheba, Solomons mother, Kind David is portrayed by Max von Swydow. Also starring are Maria

Grazia Cucinotta as Abishag and newcomer Richard Dillane as Jeroboam, Solomons friend and

adviser.

Title:

The Bible: Solomon

Genre: Drama



Starring: Ben Cross, Vivica A. Fox, David Suchet, G.W. Bailey, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Anouk Aimee, Max von Sydow


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: The Apocalypse

"It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end."

(Revelation 21:6)

One of TV history's most ambitious projects reaches its culmination in "The Apocalypse,"

the final installment of "The Bible." A collection of 21 TV movies produced over nine years

with top Hollywood and international stars and creative talent. An outstanding success

confirmed by exceptional ratings all over the world and many international awards, including

twelve Emmys and Emmy nominations.

The project now comes full circle with Richard Harris, the star of the first installment,

"Abraham", now as the apostle John in "The Apocalypse." Asia Minor, 90 A.D. Roman

Emperor Domitian has unleashed a virulent campaign against the Christians. Held captive by

the Romans on the island of Patmos, the aged apostle John struggles to save Christianity

from extinction by sending letters to the Christian communities of Asia Minor.

Driven by the wish to meet the last living witness of the Lord's passion, the young Christian

Irene succeeds in gaining access to John's prison. Entrusting the written record of his visions

to her, he begs Irene to spread its message among the Christians. These visions form the

contents of the Book of Revelation. To some, they evoke the end of the world; to others,

they allude to the spiritual struggles facing Christians of all eras.

Title:

The Bible: The Apocalypse

Genre: Drama

Category: TV Movie

Format: two hours

Starring: Richard Harris, Vittoria Belvedere, Benjamin Sadler (SIDE EFFECTS), Christian Kohlund, Bruce Payne, Ian Duncan, Constantine Gregory, Alex McSweeney, Paolo Villaggio


Produced by: LUBE for LUX VIDE, Five Mile River Films, Beta Film and Quinta Communications in coproduction with RAI UNO, France 2, Antena 3, ARD, MTM, Czech TV, NCRV and BSkyB for ARD in association with KirchMedia

The Holy Family

A love that defied conventions and embraced a divine mystery

Who were Joseph and Mary? What were they really like? The story of Jesus's birth is well

known, but not the story of his parents. In this sumptuous retelling of their lives, we are

shown flesh-and-blood human beings, life-loving, sensual individuals. Joseph is a red-blooded

male who is first annoyed, then touched, and finally won over by the much younger Mary.

Mary blends sweetness and determination, self-confidence and self-doubt. They poignantly

portray the dilemma of a very young woman to whom a "mysterious child" is announced,

and of her husband, whose love is put to a difficult test when his wife becomes

"mysteriously" pregnant. The two-part miniseries was written by Massimo de Rita (The

Octopus, Padre Pio), directed by Raffaele Mertes (Emmy for Joseph as Best Miniseries) and

stars Alessandro Gassman (Hamam, Samson and Delilah) and Ana Caterina Morariu

(Ocean's Twelve, War and Peace miniseries). Filmed in Jordan with sets designed by Oscar

and César winner Gianni Quaranta (A Room With A View, Farinelli), the production

exploits the beauty and spirituality emanating from Jordan's landscapes. This "Holy Family"

takes a fresh, modern, yet in-depth approach for today's audiences.

Title:

The Holy Family

Genre: Drama , Ancient World, History



Starring: Alessandro Gassman, Ana Caterina Morariu, Brando Pacitto, Franco Nero, Angela Molina, Massimiliano Varrese


Produced by: A RTI - FIDIA FILM coproduction in association with Beta Film

IMPERIUM - Augustus

The First Emperor

Octavius, whose name as emperor becomes Augustus, comes to power at the age of only

19, after the assassination of his uncle, Julius Caesar. He divides up the Empire with Mark

Anthony, who rules over the eastern portion. Lacking a male heir, Octavius forces his

daughter Julia to marry his stepson Tiberius. Then Iullus Anthony, Julias' lover and the son of

Cleopatra and Mark Anthony, is caught plotting to kill the emperor. Augustus sends his

daughter into exile for adultery rather than executing her for treason.

Title:

IMPERIUM - Augustus




Starring: Peter O'Toole Charlotte Rampling, Vittoria Belveder, Benjamin Sadler (SIDE EFFECTS), Ken Duken (INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS, LACONIA)


Produced by: A Lux Vide, Rai Fiction, Rai Trade and EOS production in coproduction with Quinta Communication for RAI, ZDF, Telecinco and France 2 in association with ZDF.enterprises

Mary

Virgin. Mother. Mystery.

Chosen for a fate unlike any other

Mary, Mother of God. What young woman would be able to rise every morning, to work in the olive

groves, to laugh and chat with her friends, if she knew that these three little words – Mother of God

– would one day be appended to her name? Yet there is one such young woman, Mary. Astonished

by the role she is asked to play in the coming of the Messiah, she unwaveringly fulfills the mission

assigned to her from on high.

In this respectful approach to the life of the Virgin Mary, the film lets the viewer share in the mystery

and adventure of a young girl upon whom a great role is suddenly thrust. From the Annunciation to

Easter Sunday, all the stations of Mary's life are portrayed, all the joys and the sorrows. Helping to

weave the emotional tapestry of her life are the men and women around her, the foremost being

Joseph, Mary's husband, a man of flesh and blood who is called upon to believe in the uniqueness of

Mary's destiny, and to forego many of the rights and privileges of marriage.

With Mary's friend Magdalene, we follow the path of a fascinating secondary character who is blinded

by the dazzling opulence of King Herod's court and seduced by the king's dissolute daughter-in-law

Herodias into committing various misdeeds – the moving account of a sinner who ultimately repents

and becomes the first woman follower of Christ alongside Mary.

Title:

Mary

Genre: Drama , History


Format: 2 x two hours, HD

Starring: Alissa Jung, Paz Vega (SPANGLISH), Andreas Pietschmann (HINDENBURG, SUN ALLEY), Antonia Liskova, Thomas Trabacchi

Directed by: Giacomo Campiotti

Produced by: Lux Vide S.r.l., Tellux-Film GmbH, Bayrischer Rundfunk, RAI Fiction, Telecinco Cinema in association with Beta

IMPERIUM - Nero

The obscure face of power

The Emperor Caligula has gone mad. He kills his sister's husband for conspirancy and exiles his sister Agrippina

to a remote island, far from her beloved son, Lucius who will go down in the history books as Nero. Eight

year-old Lucius is sent to live with his Aunt Domitia, who has her slaves bring him up. The boy is particularly

fond of Appollonius, a greek actor, and the man's beautiful daughter Acte. But Nero's happiness ends when

Caligula is killed by his generals and succeeded by the emperor Claudius, who ends Agrippina's unjust exile.

Nero is reunited with his mother. Agrippina's one goal is to make her son a ruler of the Roman Empire. She

gets rid of Messalina, Claudius' dissolute wife. She seduces the emperor and convinces him to marry her and

adopt Nero, When Claudius comes bach from Brittania he informs Agrippina that Britannicus, his natural son,

will succeed him rather than Nero. Suddenly Claudius dies, probably poisoned by Agrippina. Nero, thanks to a

counterfeited will, becomes emperor. His first official act is to present Acte as his future bride. The Roman

nobility is indignant. The populace overjoyed. With help of Seneca, Nero sets up a series of political reforms.

The negative effect on the rich senators lead them to consider replacing Nero with Britannicus. Agrippina sees

her son 's position threatened and, through deception and the help of Seneca, forces him to kill Claudius's son.

Acte leaves Nero, refusing to stand by a man who agrees to kill an innocent victim. Nero has his own mother,

Agrippina, murdered in order to free himself from her hold. Acte is introduced to the Christian faith by Paul of

Tarsus. Nero, seduced by Poppaea, gradually goes mad. Not even an encounter with Acte gives him hope. Fire

devastates the city of Rome. Nero blames the Christian community and begins constructing the Domus Aurea.

Paul of Tarsus and other friends of Acte are persecuted. The situation gets out of control. The army rebels

against Nero. Abandoned by all, he commits suicide. Only Acte is concerned enough to ensure that his body

receives a dignified burial. Love and true Christian spirit allow her to see the lonely, tormented man behind the

monstrous mask.

Title:

IMPERIUM - Nero




Starring: Hans Matheson, Laura Morante, Rike Schmid, Angela Molina, John Simm, Matthias Habich, Philippe Caroit, Ian Richardson, Massimo Dapporto, Jean Rochefort, Jochen Horst, Simón Andreu

Directed by: Paul Marcus

Produced by: A Coproduction by Rai Fiction, LuxVide, Eos Entertainment, Rai Trade and Nero Production in association with Bluestar Movies, LuxVide, Quinta Communications and Carthago Film

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