Secret Files of the Inquisition (2006– )

Describes the western world's most potent religion, Catholicism, and its determination to maintain power at any cost in medieval France, 15th century Spain, Renaissance Italy and even into the 19th century. Historians, experts and Church authorities advise on the handling of this controversial subject matter.

Stars:

Colm Feore, Ron Lea, Nick Rice

3 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Colm Feore	...	Narrator (4 episodes, 2006)
Ron Lea	...	Giovani Pietro Carafa (3 episodes, 2006)
Nick Rice	...	Donzelino (3 episodes, 2006)
Raoul Bhaneja	...	Baldo Lupetino (2 episodes, 2006)
David Calderisi	...	Cardinal (2 episodes, 2006)
Nicola Carpi-Neli	...	Ferdinand de Aragon (2 episodes, 2006)
Tracy Dethlefs	...	Momolo Mortara (2 episodes, 2006)
Patrick Garrow	...	Llorente (2 episodes, 2006)
Natacha La Ferriere	...	Beatrice de Planisoles (2 episodes, 2006)
Amanda Martínez	...	Anna Morisi (2 episodes, 2006)

Storyline

EPISODE 1 - THE LAND OF ERROR - In the 12th century, an upstart Christian sect called Catharism challenges Church doctrine and the absolute power of the Pope. Pope Innocent III declares a Holy War to kill these people. The remote French village of Montaillou is the last stronghold of the Cathars. One man, Bishop Jacques Fournier, becomes one of the most skilled interrogators of the Holy Inquisition. EPISODE 2 - THE TEARS OF SPAIN - Fernando and Isabel proclaim themselves the Catholic Monarchs. In the war to drive the remaining Muslims from the south of the Kingdom their scapegoats become the Conversos, Jews who have converted to Christianity and who are now accused of being traitors and heretics secretly trying to undermine the Church. The Spanish Inquisition is born and a campaign of terror begins. EPISODE 3 - THE SWORD AND THE SHIELD - In 16th century the rise of Protestantism weakens the Church's spiritual control and its political influence. To protect the Roman Church from these ...

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Plot Keywords:

reenactment

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Taglines:

From the Vatican's Secret Archive!

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 February 2006 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Oi mystikoi fakeloi tis Ieras Exetasis

Company Credits

Production Co:

Insight Film Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 50 min (4 episodes each)

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Secret Files of the Inquisition

I had the pleasure of hearing the director (David Rabinovitch) speak this past summer about not only this film but in regard to documentary film making in general. He spoke of the importance of getting the "facts" right when making films and this project (probably because of the possible emotional reactions) it was especially important to go to the source. The producers of "Secret Files of the Inquisition" were given access to actual records of inquisitions as recorded during the times. He said he was quite moved in reading records of the trials. He also felt privileged in having the Vatacan open these records to him. We all will see things from different perspectives and film makers are certainly not above putting their own spin on things. The "facts" in this film came from the archives of the Vatican. Each will have their own interpretation. I suggest this film is certainly worth a watch.