A bolt of lightning a fright sent from heaven lands quite close to him. Luther is a 2003 americangerman epic historical drama film loosely based on the life of. Luther joseph fiennes 2003 mind, body, heart and soul. Martin luther joseph fiennes is planning on being a lawyer when he is caught in a terrible lightning storm and becomes convinced that he is supposed to be a monk. Luther by eric till eric till, joseph fiennes, alfred. The quality of this movie is excellent with great acting, beautiful sets, authentic costumes, etc.
Joseph fiennes shakespeare in love stars as martin luther, the brilliant man of god whose defiant actions changed the world, in this epic, ravishingly beautiful the new york timesfilm that traces luthers extraordinary and exhilarating quest for the peoples liberation. Although it is a hollywood presentation with some liberties, it is worth a view. This marked the final film appearance of sir peter ustinov before his death in march 2004. Luther is just a straight story about one of the most significant lives in history. Jul 17, 2015 martin luther the animated movie english duration. Sir peter ustinov himself a lutheran, who died just months after luther premiered, is a joy to watch as prince frederick the wise, luther s supporter. Joseph fiennes, alfred molina, jonathan firth genre. Joseph fiennes shakespeare in love stars as martin luther, the brilliant man of god whose defiant actions changed the world, in this epic, ravishingly beautiful the new york times film that traces luthers extraordinary and exhilarating quest for the peoples liberation. Luther joseph fiennes 2003 the story of luther begins in the year 1505 with young luther s experience of a storm. Luther full movie drama 2003 hd joseph fiennes, bruno ganz gerik matamuzur. Apr 11, 2017 the movie is not a drama about the life of luther, as earlier luther movies have been. A 2003 period drama starring joseph fiennes in the role of martin luther, the father of protestant christianity.
Jonathan firth younger brother of colin, just as joseph fiennes is the younger brother of ralph is an elegant giralomo aleander, the vatican official who oversees luther s trial. Obviously he was reluctant to gave a broad, inspirational. Nov 07, 20 luther movie 2003 joseph fiennes, alfred molina, jonathan firth. It was an independent film partially funded by thrivent financial for lutherans. Fiennes is a fine actor who captures his characters conflicts. Jonathan firth younger brother of colin, just as joseph fiennes is the younger brother of ralph is an elegant giralomo aleander, the vatican official who oversees luthers trial. Even when threatened with violent death, luther refuses to back down, sparking a bloody revolution that shakes the entire continent to its core. This is a movie that does martin luther a great justice, and shows how this man formed some of his thoughts and ideals that he would use to change the world by. First are those books in which if i have described christian faith and life so simply that even my opponents have admitted that these books are useful. Being only familiar with the basics of martin luthers life, i cannot testify to the historical accuracy of this movie. Joseph fiennes martin luther, peter ustinov prince frederick the wise, alfred molina johann tetzel, bruno ganz the rev.
Being only familiar with the basics of martin luther s life, i cannot testify to the historical accuracy of this movie. Martin luther was the moral force of the reformation, the priest who defied rome, nailed his 95 theses to the castle door and essentially founded the protestant movement. The movie is not a drama about the life of luther, as earlier luther movies have been. Martin luther joseph fiennes is a monk, but not a happy one. Luther script transcript from the screenplay andor. It is well worth viewing, however, because it shows how one mans faith in god changed the history of the world.
Joseph fiennes brings passion, sensitivity and range as a luther who is at different points fearful, indignant, questioning, reflective and boldly convicted. Anne, the patron saint of miners like his father, help, st. But when martin luther issues a shocking challenge to their authority, the people declare him their new leader and hero. I know, i know, i still need to get the cast names in there and ill be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any corrections, feel free to drop me a line. Yes, fiennes is a lot thinner than the real luther and.
A film that has little heart, or sense in it, the lutheran churches attempt at analyzing the life of martin luther fails utterly within the first half hour. Finally, the luther script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the joseph fiennes as martin luther movie. It is historically accurate, but it clearly and definitively takes the lutheran, protestant view. Released september 26th, 2003, luther stars joseph fiennes, alfred molina, jonathan firth, claire cox the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 0 min, and received a score of 47 out of 100. Sep 25, 2003 the life and times of martin luther played by joseph fiennes are recounted in this biographical movie. I cannot renounce all of my works because they are not all the same. Jun 07, 2017 joseph fiennes, who stars as clavius, is also set to star as scottish olympian and missionary eric liddell in an upcoming sequel to chariots of fire. Born in 1483, martin luther joseph fiennes was an intelligent and principled young man who was studying law in early 16th century germany when a close brush with. There is surely some poetic license in the development of the characters, but none so farfetched so that it compromises the integrity of the story.
This epic movie follows the life of martin luther joseph fiennes, author of the thencontroversial 95 theses and founding father of the protestant church, who, with the courage of his convictions, faced the wrath of the church in the 16th century. When the humble german monk begins a private quest for truth, his questions spark a similar desire among his countrymen and detonating an open rebellion against the catholic church. Born in 1483, martin luther joseph fiennes was an intelligent and principled young man who was studying law in early 16th century germany when a close brush with death led him to follow a spiritual path and join a catholic monastery. He spills communion wine, hurls himself into the mud, and shouts things like i. Luther is a 2003 americangerman epic historical drama film loosely based on the life of martin luther starring joseph fiennes. A friend asked about the luther movie and its historical accuracy, heres my answer. Joseph fiennes, bruno ganz, peter ustinov, alfred molina, jonathan firth. Regional princes and the powerful church wield a fast, firm and. The film covers luther s life from his becoming a monk in 1505 to the diet of augsburg in 1530. Willy in the vacillations of poppy carew marked his television debut. The life and times of martin luther played by joseph fiennes are recounted in this biographical movie. Joseph fiennes does a credible job in the purposefully vanilla role of the titular monk, expressing luther s disappointment and unhappiness in equal measure to his inspired religious conviction.
I doubt if he was much like the uncertain, tremulous figure in luther, who confesses, most days, im so depressed i cant even get out of bed. Has anyone seen the 2003 film luther with joseph fiennes. There is a narrator throughout downton abbeys hugh. Luther was performed well by joseph fiennes, and i think that he made the speeches very engaging. If youre talking about luther 2003 with joseph fiennes, its all pretty good.
Joseph fiennes, bruno ganz, peter ustinov, alfred molina. Luther script transcript from the screenplay andor joseph. Luther full movie drama 2003 hd joseph fiennes, bruno. Joseph alberic twisletonwykehamfiennes was born in salisbury, wiltshire, to jennifer anne mary alleyne lash, a novelist, and mark fiennes, a photographer. Joseph fiennes list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Joseph fiennes, who stars as clavius, is also set to star as scottish olympian and missionary eric liddell in an upcoming sequel to chariots of fire. Another memorable character would be frederick iii of saxony who is portrayed by sir peter ustinov.
His goalto bring god to the people and to take money, fear, and shame out of the equationmade him a reformer to some, a heretic to others. Luther, the biopic, however, is less vivid and compelling. Joseph alberic twisletonwykeham fiennes was born in salisbury, wiltshire, to jennifer anne mary alleyne lash, a novelist, and mark fiennes, a photographer. Risen movie star joseph fiennes exclusive interview. Who was joseph fiennes channeling when he chose this muddled tone. His film credits include everything from a turn as william shakespeare in shakespeare in love to starring as martin luther in a 2003 biopic of the church reformer. The movie luther covers the early years of martin luthers life, from his days as a monk in the early 1500s to the proclamation of the augsburg confession in 1530, which founded the lutheran church in germany. Like the passion of the christ, luther is the story of a spiritual leader, german monk martin luther joseph fiennes, in opposition to the religious orthodoxy of the time in his case, the 1500s. Luther by eric till eric till, joseph fiennes, alfred molina.
During the early sixteenth century, idealistic german monk martin luther, disgusted. Martin luthers passion, still resonating today the. Luther is a wonderful historical drama powered by an excellent performance by joseph fiennes with help from peter ustinov. Although joseph fienness performance captures luthers psychic and spiritual turbulence, the character never quite achieves a full human. Joseph fiennes was first seen in the woman in black, a stage play, followed by a month in the country. Joseph fiennes shakespeare in love stars as martin luther, the brilliant man of god whose defiant actions changed the world, in this epic, ravishingly beautiful the new york times film that traces luther s extraordinary and exhilarating quest for the peoples liberation. This prompts him to hang up his study of law and apply the following day for an augustinian monastery. Luther movie 2003 joseph fiennes, alfred molina, jonathan. Joseph fiennes jonathan firth alfred molina director eric till producers. Joseph fiennes full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The film does a good job of explaining how his views evolved, but it feels less like a drama and more like a history lesson. With joseph fiennes, bruno ganz, peter ustinov, alfred molina.
Sir peter ustinov himself a lutheran, who died just months after luther premiered, is a joy to watch as prince frederick the wise, luthers supporter. When i was a young catholic in the 1950s, any books or films about martin luther were forbidden by the roman catholic church. As the good book says luther bases his arguments on references to the bible. He made his feature film debut with stealing beauty. Why joseph fiennes keeps appearing in faithfilled movies.
Joseph fiennes stars as martin luther, whose bold actions fostered an era of personal and religious freedoms unprecedented in history. Surprisingly, it did a good job of focusing on the man and what lead him to his actions. The life of one of the controversial figures in the history of modern religion is brought to the screen in this historical biography. Joseph fiennes stars as martin luther, whose bold actions fostered an era of personal and religious freedoms unprecedented in. Joseph fiennes does a credible job in the purposefully vanilla role of the titular monk, expressing luthers disappointment and unhappiness in equal measure to his inspired religious conviction. During the early sixteenth century, idealistic german monk martin luther, disgusted by the materialism in the catholic church, begins the dialogue that will lead to the protestant reformation. During the early sixteenth century, idealistic german monk martin luther, disgusted by the materialism in. Luther movie 2003 joseph fiennes, alfred molina, jonathan firth. Aug 08, 2012 luther was performed well by joseph fiennes, and i think that he made the speeches very engaging.
Luther doesnt try to reform church history film the guardian. One of his more iconic roles was will shakespeare in shakespeare in love, he was part of the british aristocracy in elizabeth, he played theologian martin luther in luther, and soon he can be seen as olympianturnedmissionary eric liddell in the last race. In the 16th century, martin luther joseph fiennes becomes a monk and later challenges the practices of the roman catholic church. Dont let people miss on a great quote from the luther movie add it here. This movie begins with his vow to become a monk, and continues through his struggles to. You come away wanting to find out more about martin luther, played by joseph fiennes of shakespeare in love and enemy at the gates. I saw it and found it an interesting presentation of martin luther. Luther, the historical figure, was incredibly strong to stand up the church, even upon pain of death. Hannah is a character added to enhance the story and to show how the poorest people were being hit by the indulgence sellers. How refreshing to see a movie where following the bible and a love for christ are shown without irony or humor. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of luther. Martin luther joseph fiennes challenges the roman catholic church. Luther trailer disgusted by the materialism of the catholic church, martin luthers joseph fiennes writings instigate the protestant.