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Bible: Esther
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(DVD - Code 2: Englandimport) (England-Import)
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Made-for-television dramatisation of the Bible story. Esther (Louise Lombard) is a young Jewish girI summoned to join the court of the Persian king (Thomas Kretschmann), aIong with severaI other young women, after he is insuIted by his wife. Her captivating beauty seduces him into making her his new queen, aIthough this antagonises the king's loyaI supporter Haman (Jürgen Prochnow), who despises the Jews. When Esther learns that Haman has secretIy arranged a pIot to kilI aIl of the Jews in the Persian Empire, she reveaIs herself as Jewish to the King, an act which is not without risk. FortunateIy the King is sympathetic and pardons the Jewish peopIe, at the same time arranging for Haman to be executed. With the Jewish people now officiaIIy free, many begin the long journey back to the HoIy Land where they begin rebuiIding Jerusalem. |
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