Historical Film "Luther"

RESPONSE TO FILM LUTHER 2003
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"Luther" is a 2003 film that tells the story of Martin Luther, a German monk who played a key role in the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. The film depicts Luther's life, from his early days as a devout monk to his eventual ex-communication from the Catholic Church and his role as a leader of the Protestant movement. It also explores his personal struggles, including his relationship with his wife, Katherine von Bora, and his inner turmoil as he grapples with his beliefs and the consequences of his actions. The film also highlights the political and religious conflicts of the time.[Petrioli, Piergiacomo. "A Painted Record of Martin Luther in Renaissance Bologna." In Athens and Wittenberg, pp. 88-104. Brill, 2022.]
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The film "Luther" is set in the 16th century and covers a significant period of Martin Luther's life, from his early days as a monk to his eventual ex-communication from the Catholic Church and his role as a leader of the Protestant Reformation. The film accurately portrays many of the key events in Luther's life, such as his posting of the Ninety-Five Theses in 1517, which challenged the Catholic Church's teachings on indulgences and sparked the start of the Reformation. The film also depicts his later split with the Catholic Church and his ex-communication from the church in 1521 after he refused to recant his teachings.
The film also accurately portrays key figures of the time, such as Pope Leo X, who was the Pope during Luther's ex-communication, and the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, who was a strong supporter of the Catholic Church and opposed to Luther's teachings. The film also includes other...