Luther is a 2003 biopic about the life of Martin Luther (1483–1546). It was released by MGM and was partially funded by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. It stars Joseph Fiennes and Alfred Molina.
The film covers Luther's life from his becoming a monk (1505) to the Diet of Augsburg (1530).
The film is rated PG-13 for "disturbing images of violence" and mild language.
The film begins during a thunderstorm in 1505 as Luther is returning to his home...
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Luther is a 2003 biopic about the life of Martin Luther (1483–1546). It was released by MGM and was partially funded by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. It stars Joseph Fiennes and Alfred Molina.
The film covers Luther's life from his becoming a monk (1505) to the Diet of Augsburg (1530).
The film is rated PG-13 for "disturbing images of violence" and mild language.
The film begins during a thunderstorm in 1505 as Luther is returning to his home. For fear of losing his life in the storm, Luther commits his life to God and becomes a monk.
In the next scene it is 1507 and Luther is a monk in Erfurt. During his time at the monastery, he is constantly troubled by viewing God as a God of hate and vengeance. Martin is encouraged by Johann von Staupitz, an older monk who is his supervisor and mentor. Staupitz tells Luther to look to Christ instead of himself.
Later Luther delivers a letter for Staupitz to Rome where he becomes troubled by the wicked lifestyles of those in the city. He also...
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