Classic Stories from the Bible
THE BIBLE This is the spectacular story of man's creation, his fall, his survival and his indomitable faith in the future. From the film's opening amidst cosmic chaos, to its lingering message of hope and salvation. The Bible stands as a monumental motion picture achievement.
DVD (1966), 167 mins, Colour, 16:9 Widescreen Languages: English Subtitles: Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portugese, Swedish, Turkish. English for the hearing impaired.
THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD This glorious epic is an inspiring, grand scale recreation of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, from His humble birth and teachings to His crucifixion and ultimate Resurrection. Lavishly produced and honoured with five 1965 Academy Award nominations this is truly The Greatest Story Ever Told.
DVD (1965), 199 mins, Colour, 16:9 Languages: English, German Subtitles: Greek, Hungarian, Portugese, English and German for the hearing impaired.
THE SONG OF BERNADETTE Bernadette is a sickly 14-year-old girl who sees a vision of a "beautiful lady," and never suffers from her illness again. Moreover, a fountain suddenly materialises near her vision that seems to heal visitors who bathe in it. Unspoiled by her apparent gift, Bernadette nonetheless suffers the prejudices of those around her in this extraordinary, inspiring film.
DVD (1943), 151 mins, Black & White, 4:3 Full Frame Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, French, Italian, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish. English for the hearing impaired.
SOLOMON AND SHEBA Yul Brynner stars as the legendary King Solomon, when Solomon is chosen to succeed his father, King david, he vows to rebuild Jerusalem and lead Irael to great strength. However, his jealous brother Adonijah, the Egyptian Pharaoh, and the seductive Queen of Sheba conspire against Solomon to bring down his throne.
DVD (1959), 135 mins, Colour, 16:9 Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish. English and German for the hearing impaired.
THE STORY OF RUTH This film is a stunning retelling of the epic Old Testament story of Ruth, who, as a young girl, is sold to worshippers of the stone god Chemosh. As a young woman, she is moved by the plight of a Jewish slave, renounces idolatry, frees him and befriends his mother. When tragedy compels the women to make the arduous journey to Jerusalem, Ruth meets Boaz and falls in love.
DVD (1960), 126 mins, Colour, 16:9 Letterbox Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Castellano, Greek, Polish Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, French, French Text, Italian, Italian Text, German, German Text, Castellano, Castellano Text, Finnish, Greek, Greek Text, Norwegian, Polish, Polish Text, Portugese, Swedish. English for the hearing impaired.
FRANCIS OF ASSISI Born into a life of privelege, passion and extravagance, Francis of Assisi would become one of the most beloved and revered saints in history. Trading in his sword for a cross, he rises to glory...only to see his life's work threatened by a corrupt and jealous church hierarchy.
DVD (1961), 101 mins, Colour, 16:9 Letterbox Languages: English, French, German, Polish Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, French Text, German, German Text, Greek, Polish, Polish Text, Portugese, Norwegian, Swedish. English for the hearing impaired.
