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Secret Files Of The Inquisition

Colm Feore (Actor), Ron Lea (Actor), David Rabinovitch (Director) Format: DVD
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A gripping tale of faith and fervor, torture and courage, the fight for human rights, and the quest for religious freedom told over four amazing HD hours for the very first time in this release. With never before seen extra material, this incredible production comes to life on screen. Every gruesome detail was documented by the Catholic Church in the 'Files'. In 1998, more than 700 years after the Inquisition began, the Vatican granted access to the archive. Secret Files now uncovers the truth behind the most notorious suppression in religious history. Narrated by actor Colm Feore, the 4-part docudrama portrays true stories of the tragic victims of religious intolerance and the oppression, spanning time periods and locations from medieval France, to 15th century Spain, Renaissance Italy and even into the 19th century. Secret Files is at once epic and intimate, focusing on compelling characters in the 600-year drama, from the ruthless architects of the Inquisition to it's helpless victims. Each episode features first person testimonies from the files - verbatim accounts from nobles and peasants, priests, scholars, mothers and fathers defending themselves and their families against accusations of heresy, literally arguing for their lives. The series was shot in HD in Spain on historic locations including castles, monasteries and cathedrals. More than six hundred extras were engaged in the production. It includes commentary from Catholic theologian Rev. Joseph A. Di Noia, Undersecretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican, according to The Guardian (London) "possibly the highest ranking Vatican official ever to be interviewed publicly on the subject." Secret Files of the Inquisition also includes insights from some of the world's foremost writers and researchers on the Inquisition. It has won many awards for Best Direction, Cinematography, Original Score, and even the Gold Medal for Docudrama from the New York Festivals

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.84 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ David Rabinovitch
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Dolby
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 4 hours
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ October 21, 2014
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Colm Feore, Ron Lea, Raoul Bhaneja, Patrick Garrow
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Pop Twist
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00MVIYN7A
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
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  • K. Freed
    5.0 out of 5 stars History, whether we like it or not...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2013
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    ...has immeasurable value to those who wish to understand where our Western ideas of religion originated, and where they are likely to lead us if whe choose to ignore the lessons of the past. All history has lessons to teach. I tried watching this on Free Documentaries Online as I normally do before purchasing a DVD... if it's good, I purchase it. If not, no harm done. However, the film was no longer available, and judging by the the comments, I could imagine why. Certain individuals didn't want this PBS documentary shown - which is an attitude I find incredibly ridiculous as any school child who has ever taken a world history course will undoubtedly be familiar with the topic. Not to mention, this film was produced by PBS based on files released by the Catholic church. It behooves us to pay attention. I'll be showing this to our adult children next time we have a movie night together (I was able to view part 1 online and found the subject matter relevant and the film well made).
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  • Gary L. Allan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Was John-Paul II Wrong?
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2009
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    In 2004 John Paul II made an apology for the sins of the inquisition - was he wrong? Based upon what this series presents I believe the evidence is conclusive - it tells of the true greatness of this Pope for admitting to the sins that were committed in the name of Christ and the Catholic Church. By releasing these archives, wrongs perpetrated by the church can be brought to light and assessed. By producing this series, PBS did a wonderful job of sharing these files and bringing to light not only the religious-political issues of these periods, but also the possibility of reconciliation between differing groups in the modern world.
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  • Danny Mac
    4.0 out of 5 stars You can't make this stuff up...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2015
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    Everybody should see this.
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  • C. Nielsen
    3.0 out of 5 stars Take it with a grain of salt.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2007
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    While I realize it did take place, there's alot of fluff in it. But with PBS involved, that does not surprise me.
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  • John S. Pieri
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond Nightmares
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2010
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    This is certainly one of the most important historical exposes'of the under belly of Christianity.The details are chilling and frightening, the tortured sufferings of so many innocents by the man of God is beyond nightmares, it really happened and all those people really experienced it.The perpetrators of these atrocities are gone now,but this horror will not be forgotten.Forgiveness for these church sanctioned mass homicides will help the contemporary Christian cope, but it will never erase this darkest era in human history of the people of God.This beggars description,words seem so inadequate for the reality this report reveals.
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  • Roddy Moody
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tales of Evil
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2016
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    I have not wached this DVD yet, but look forward to seeing it again; I watched it years ago on public TV. The church and its leaders had absolutely no shame at the time (and maybe even less now).
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  • R. P. Poletti
    1.0 out of 5 stars Purient Hack Job
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2008
    This documentary focuses on one the very first inquisitions, the Albigensian in southern France in the 13th century.

    This is simply one of the worst documentaries I have ever seen. The dramatizations are so badly staged and so clearly anti-Christian that it becomes clear that the producers were not trying to portray history but rather project their own anti-Christian and anti-Catholic views, and were willing to lie to do it.

    Their portrayal of the Albigensian teaching is incorrect and incomplete; it fails to either mention or highlight some very critical details. They exclude, for example, the ritualistic murder of children and misrepresent what the "endura" is, likening it a form of euthanasia rather than ritualistic suicide by an otherwise healthy person.

    They completely ignore the fact that Albigensian teachings claim that absolutely everything in the material world is inherently evil leading followers to, among other things, reject all marriage, women, and governmental authority. This misogynistic creed created tremendous civil unrest in southern France. The documentary also ignores the fact that since the Albigensians considered their own material body as evil, but their immaterial souls as good, dying was a distinct improvement. Thus murdering an enemy actually set them free. And dying yourself was a real benefit. You can only imagine the bloodshed that resulted. And all that happened before local officials begged the Church to call an inquisition.

    But if you watch this "show", you will not know any of that. Instead, you will see an evil empire, headquartered in Rome, inexplicably grabbing farmers and shopkeepers to burn them at the stake for sport. That is not what happened, but that is what the producers want you to think.

    By failing to put this inquisition in the proper social, religious and political context, they misrepresent history and falsely malign and slander those who were trying to stop murder, revolution and anarchy by the Albigensians.

    On the other hand, if you hate the Christianity or the Catholic Church, and do not mind lying to make your point, you will enjoy this work of fiction.
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  • John Light
    2.0 out of 5 stars The sets and wardrobe were very good, but the story-line was poorly done I thought
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2015
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    Not well done at all. The sets and wardrobe were very good, but the story-line was poorly done I thought !
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  • C. W. Bradbury
    5.0 out of 5 stars Secret Files of the Inquisition.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2013
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    With the dawning of the new millenium, Pope John Paul II felt the time had come at last to allow access to previously secret records, stored deep within the Vatican. Much of the newly available information concerned the Inquisition, and has been used to create this 100min DVD by the History Channel. The picture revealed is at once strange, highly detailed, and also familiar to the modern eye.

    During the Dark Age's, the Catholic Church was basically a theocratic 'Government'; centred on Rome, but filtering down through Europe's Cathederals, Abbeys etc.... to the local village church, which provided medical aid, moral guidance, education and even discipline to the village congregations when needed. Then as now however, dissent arose; with some feeling that the clergy lived too well, while those who paid the tithes, indulgences etc.... received too little. Rival sects such as the Cathars came to regard the Catholic Church as demonic; and encouraged the peasant's to revolt/switch allegiance, and thereby gain better treatment. When a Papal Emmissary was killed by Cathar 'militants' the Pope's response was double edged; the Albigensian Crusade would quell the revolt's, while the newly formed Inquisition would root out the Cathar 'heresy', and the heretics that spread it.

    From this beginning the Inquisition grew steadily in power and influence down the centuries. Heretics were uncovered by methods well known to Secret Police forces today; anonymous informers, clandestine surveillance etc.... Interrogation techniques were similarly 'modern'. Suspects would be brought/summoned to an Inquisitorial Court. If he/she fled guilt was proved; whilst at the Court an attempt to disprove the charge of heresy could be made. If the Court had doubts, the victim would be detained for further questioning; possibly tortured 'to establish the truth', whilst constantly being told a 'confession' would end the misery/save their soul. Once having confessed; the only chance for mercy was to 'give the names of associated heretics'. The unfortunate victim's property would be seized, family dispossessed/arrested, while they would be handed to the civil powers with a hypocritical 'plea for clemency' by the Inquisitors. Executions were mostly by fire, 'to burn out the Devil'.

    This programme is absolutely packed with indisputably true information. I was suprised at just how long the Inquisition existed; how bureaucratically 'legal' these iniquities were, how sanctimoniously pious the Jesuit heretic hunters were, and how the 'heretical groups' targeted, systematically changed over the centuries:- Cathars, Waldensians, women/witches, Jews, Muslims and Protestants were all persecuted in their turn. Napoleon Bonaparte only finally ended the Inquisition's power in Spain with his invasion of 1808!

    To conclude, this is a highly detailed, intelligent look at an institution which has left a deep mark on Europe to this day. An absolutely first class, and very relevant programme indeed.
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  • William A. Bolduc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2009
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    One of the best I've ever seen.
    Too often history is writen by the victors and we don't get to see to entire truth. With this one we get to see a smalll part of it.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets of the inquisition dvd
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2019
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    Interesting
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  • Koko
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2017
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    A lot to learn about the inquisition in the history.
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