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Broder Gabrielsen (1966)
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Broder Gabrielsen (1966)
Genre: Drama
Country: Norway
Duration: 97 min.
Story: " Broder Gabrielsen " in its time awoke a major debate , and already during the shooting of the film went high waves in the press . The film points a strong warning against religious fanaticism and against contemporary preachers, and it met then also strong opposition from some of these . In the film we meet the piecemeal lay preacher , Brother Gabrielsen ( ALF MALLAND ) , who discovers how modern music , rhythms and ecstasy gives great success when it comes to getting listeners to his preaching . He will soon get his big break , and keeps ecstatic revival meetings with tongues and " healings " through prayer . It ends in discouragement and defeat then wonders absent for Gabrielsen , and personal tragedies for those who were misguided .
Plot: sect, religion, faith, christianity, dancer, racketeer, nightclub, religious fanatic, healing, fanatic, preacher, ecstasy, tragic event, fanaticism, prayer

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Promised a Miracle (1988)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min.
Story: True story of a couple charged with manslaughter when their rejection of modern medicine in favor of religion to treat their diabetic child resulted in his death.
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Time: 70s
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God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (2018)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story: Pastor Dave responds to the unimaginable tragedy of having his church, located on the grounds of the local university, burned down.
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The Gathering (1998)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 58 min.
Story: Michael Carey's world turns upside-down when the successful marketing executive catches a glimpse of the near future. These visions could not come at a worse time for his marriage, his job or his friendships. Michael struggles to understand the ...
Style: christian film
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Thin Ice (1988)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 59 min.
Story: Vince, a college student, loves the mountains, skiing and fun, so an invitation to Lake Tahoe is a no-brain-er... HOWEVER, the trip includes people from a church group, and six strong sets of opinions about God soon collide. Vince's weekend of ...
Style: christian film
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Time to Run (1973)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story: The protagonist is young runaway Barbara Sigel (a Golden Globe nominee for her performance in this film), who has a mad-on against the world. Refusing help from anyone over 30, the runaway likewise rejects the solace of the church. This generation ...
Style: christian film, independent film
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The Testaments (2000)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 67 min.
Story: This film depict events from the Life and ministry of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament and the Book of Mormon. The story culminates with a portrayal of the Ressurected Savior's visit to the ancient Americas as seen through the eyes ...
Style: christian film, 70mm film
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Time: 1st century
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story: A 47 year old Christian man on the other side of an unwanted divorce thinks back on his first love from high school and wants to see her again.
Style: christian film
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The Mormon Dilemma (1988)
Genre: Drama
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Duration: 65 min.
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Genre: Drama
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Duration: 54 min.
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The Messiah: Prophecy Fulfilled (2004)
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Country: Canada
Duration: 50 min.
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In His Steps (1964)
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Duration: 73 min.
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The Encounter: Paradise Lost (2012)
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Country: USA
Duration: 104 min.
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 65 min.
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Genre: Drama
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Duration: 120 min.
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The Prodigal (1983)
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Country: USA
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Country: USA
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Country: USA
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Country: USA
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Country: USA
Duration: 53 min.
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Country: USA
Duration: 83 min.
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Country: USA
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