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THEME EXPLORATION

discipleship

1 film · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Big Fisherman
The Big Fisherman
1959 · Frank Borzage
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Pier Paolo Pasolini → Italy

His provocative *The Gospel According to St. Matthew* reimagines Christ's discipleship as a radical political and spiritual commitment that challenges institutional power.

Carl Theodor Dreyer → Denmark

His *Passion of Joan of Arc* explores unwavering faith and spiritual discipleship through intimate close-ups that capture the devotee's inner conviction and sacrifice.

Robert Bresson → France

His minimalist films like *Au Hasard Balthazar* examine spiritual surrender and grace through discipleship to divine will, stripped of sentimentality.

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