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4) Faust
Language
English
Description
Newly restored. Inspired by the German legend and by Goethe's classic tale, Murnau's Faust tells the story of an alchemist (played by Gösta Ekman) who, struggling with his faith amidst a devastating plague, is offered the power to cure and the gift of youth ... in exchange for his soul. As the diabolical Mephisto, Emil Jannings (The Last Laugh) delivers a performance of operatic scale and intensity, by turns charming, comical, and horrific.
Language
English
Description
Clay is a former frat boy who gives up his reckless carousing and becomes notorious for his outdated theories on love and romance, as well as for his devout beliefs. Amber is a free-spirited young woman with a restless soul who is surprisingly drawn to Clay's strong faith and noble ideas. Together, they attempt an "old-fashioned" courtship in contemporary America.
Language
Español
Description
El Senor, the leader of a small cult in the mountains, returns one day to his village with a child who is purported to be the new Messiah. But when only pain and destruction befall the community, El Senor finds himself under attack from his own followers, including his three daughters, whose burgeoning femininity has already caused them to question their faith.
Series
Language
Español
Description
En la víspera del nacimiento de su primer hijo, Michael queda atrapado en un pequeño pueblo a kilómetros de distancia de su hogar. En su desesperación, Michael pide ayuda al extraño y misterioso dueño de una estación de gasolina llamado Bob, quien pone de preba la fe del joven papá.
11) Good favour
Author
Language
English
Description
After an injured man stumbles into a struggling devoutly religious community, the residents take care of him and find that he seems to have brought luck and good fortune into their village.
12) The prisoner
Language
English
Description
The film is based on the real-life travails of Hungarian Cardinal Mindszenty, who after suffering under Nazi persecution, was imprisoned by the new Communist regime for remaining loyal to his religious convictions.
13) Tikkun
Language
עברית
Description
After dying for 40 minutes, a scholar is revived. After he comes back to life, suddenly feeling strange, he suspects God is testing him.
14) Entangled
Language
English
Description
Meet Danielle Peterson, a young, vibrant African American woman. She has a vision of having her own business, a home, two children, and a loving husband. No one knew her dream could turn into a horrible nightmare. Now meet Demetrius. He seems to be the perfect man, saying and doing all the right things behind closed doors the truth is revealed. With the help of Danielle's faith, family and friends she is rediscovering herself.
Language
English
Description
Miles Montego was king of the streets as a high-level drug trafficker, and although he has tried to move on, the DEA isn't convinced. When Miles meets Vanessa, a woman who is different than every other woman he's met, he is drawn to her beauty and her spirituality. As their connection grows deeper, both are tested to their last ounce of faith in God and in each other.
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English
Description
Disguised as everyday citizens and blessed with spiritual powers, Jonathan Smith and his trusted sidekick Mark Gordon travel from small towns to bustling cities touching troubled lives from all corners of America. From mending the emotional wounds of a Vietnam nurse to helping a minister who is facing a crisis of conscience, this farewell season celebrates faith and family.
19) Closer to God
Language
English
Description
A modern day Job like tale of an up and coming Christian lawyer who has come a long way from the streets of his childhood. He and his family are faced with several tests to their faith including betrayal, success, death, and greed.
20) Prodigy
Language
English
Description
Erik Black is a broken soul due to the loss of his wife. He spends his days alone and self-medicating. All of that changes when his estranged son asks him to help him reach an undisclosed destination. There, he says, he will receive a divine message he believes will change the course of humanity. To survive they must stick together while fostering a belief in something greater than themselves.
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