The Society of Jesus (2004) Druzba Isusova
The Society of Jesus (2004)
DVDRip | MKV | 716x436 | x264 @ 1357 Kbps | 91 min | 1,17 Gb
Audio: Hrvatski AC3 5.1 @ 448 Kbps | Subs: English (embedded in MKV)
Genre: Drama
DVDRip | MKV | 716x436 | x264 @ 1357 Kbps | 91 min | 1,17 Gb
Audio: Hrvatski AC3 5.1 @ 448 Kbps | Subs: English (embedded in MKV)
Genre: Drama
Director: Silvije Petranovic
Writers: Silvije Petranovic, Jirí Sotola (novel)
Stars: Milan Plestina, Leona Paraminski, Ivica Vidovic
It is the mid 17th century. The Jesuits spread their influence in Central Europe. Maria, a young Countess lives in the castle. Father Had is a honest and ardent servant of the Society of Jesus. He is dedicated to his life's mission, and as such he is an ideal tool in the hands of his superiors, who have their own plans. Had becomes Maria's confessor. Her woman's charm, intelligence and energy, as well as her beauty, are a constant temptation to him. Jesuits are making pressure on Had to finally realize their plans. Will the Jesuits, at last, achieve their goals and take the castle?
I watched this film at Mill Valley Film Festival. Really poetic, aesthetic and hypnotic! Masterfully performed by an all-star Croatian cast, director Silvije Petranovic's tale of repression and religion takes place in 17th-century Eastern Europe and is critic of the Church without God. As historic drama goes on you can easy substitute power hungry Jesuits with past, current or future politics over the Balkans region and you will have whole new meaning. This is really European Art film. When you are tired with American productions film like this can help. Music is performed by Armenian virtuoso Djivan Gasparyan. Gorgeous produced and directed especially as this is director's debut!
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The Society of Jesus (2004) Druzba Isusova
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