The Way of the Wind

An expansive Russian drama, this film focuses on the life of revered religious icon painter Andrei Rublev. Drifting from place to place in a tumultuous era, the peace-seeking monk eventually gains a reputation for his art. But after Rublev witnesses a brutal battle and unintentionally becomes involved, he takes a vow of silence and spe...

Runtime

3h 3m

Director

Andrei Tarkovsky

Cast

Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Ivan Lapikov, Mykola Hrynko

From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas af...

Runtime

3h 19m

Director

George Stevens

Cast

Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr., Carroll Baker

Mary and Joseph make the hard journey to Bethlehem for a blessed event in this retelling of the Nativity story. This meticulously researched and visually lush adaptation of the biblical tale follows the pair on their arduous path to their arrival in a small village, where they find shelter in a quiet manger and Jesus is born.

Runtime

1h 41m

Director

Catherine Hardwicke

Cast

Keisha Castle-Hughes, Oscar Isaac, Hiam Abbass

In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew. Instead of spending hours in taverns, he meditates on the beauty of God's creatures, soon renou...

Runtime

2h 1m

Director

Franco Zeffirelli

Cast

Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson

After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.

Runtime

2h 14m

Director

Robert Duvall

Cast

Farrah Fawcett, Miranda Richardson, John Beasley