Man of God

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Man of God

2022

2h 5m

Biography

Drama

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Exiled unjustly, convicted without a trial, slandered without cause. The life of St. Nektarios of Aegina was one of persecution and prosecution. A priest of the common people, his popularity provoked the jealousy of the clergy in Alexandria and as a result, he was defrocked and expelled from Egypt. In contrast to his religious "superiors", Nektarios cared for the poor, taught peasant girls to read and write, and performed miracles. Even his last moment on earth was used to help another: upon his death, Nektarios' undergarment was removed, and as it fell upon a paralyzed man in the hospital bed next to him, the lame man arose to walk. So, too, do we hope MAN OF GOD will awaken the paralyzed faith in audiences around the world.

Leslie Felperin

Guardian

09/05/2022

2/5

This pious work is clearly designed to send believers into a state of ecstasy, but it may be a bit of a slog for the secular.

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Filipe Freitas

Always Good Movies

08/07/2022

2/5

Popovic struggled all the way with blandness and never found the key to rehabilitate the clerical figure in question. There was obviously much more to this man.

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Sr. Rose Pacatte

Reel Time with Sister Rose

03/23/2022

Anyone interested in church history and ecumenical dialogue will find this story rather fascinating.

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Marc Z

@TKDLife Jan 7

This is a small and endearing and dramatic look at the life of Greek Orthodox Saint Nektarios. It is a film that may have esoteric appeal to those of Greek Heritage, or Orthodox faith, but, it offers more than that. The story and the acting are very good. The Direction and cinematography are very good. I was moved by this life and by this film.

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Tracey S

@RT94272463 Nov 4

Absolutely a must see. Lord have mercy 🙏.

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Shaun D

@RT87899390 Jul 30

Loved it so much I watched it twice in two days. Perfect movie of a perfect life. Thanks to all who made this film!!! Just ordered his biography and a book of his writings. Thank God for the many saints of all religions, they show us the way home to what we were before we were born so we may visit eternity throughout our lives.

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Biker B

@RT65637081 03/17/2025

One of the greatest films ever made for and by Orthodox Christians!

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Haven P

@RT26438989 02/18/2025

absolute must see for all orthodox and followers of our lord jesus. not only this put me to tears but inspired me too look towards my dream to become part of the church and live as a monk.

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saintsamaritan T

@RT61134019 12/02/2024

It reminds me of St. Francis of Assisi who was basically thrown out of his own Order. It amply demonstrates persistence, faith, forgiveness, hope and love, even as the saint is always there for those seeking a path, an answer, and healing. However, it should have been made with a little more drama in general and emotional articulation from the saint, with heaving and pitching music to match certain scenes (although some of the music was beautiful, particularly in the scene where he carried the basket of rocks) (learn from Romero and Jesus of Nazareth). Maybe it's just me, but I fell asleep a couple times, lulled by the all-too-quiet dialogue. Could have shown a book of his and given us some more inspirational quotes from it, as well as inserting scripture passages pertaining to his and others suffering and in the dialogue with those who persecuted him.

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Synopsis

Exiled unjustly, convicted without a trial, slandered without cause. The life of St. Nektarios of Aegina was one of persecution and prosecution. A priest of the common people, his popularity provoked the jealousy of the clergy in Alexandria and as a result, he was defrocked and expelled from Egypt. In contrast to his religious "superiors", Nektarios cared for the poor, taught peasant girls to read and write, and performed miracles. Even his last moment on earth was used to help another: upon his death, Nektarios' undergarment was removed, and as it fell upon a paralyzed man in the hospital bed next to him, the lame man arose to walk. So, too, do we hope MAN OF GOD will awaken the paralyzed faith in audiences around the world.

Director: Yelena Popovic
Producer: Maria Giahnaki, Yelena Popovic, Alexandros Potter
Screenwriter: Yelena Popovic
Distributor: Fathom Events
Production Co: Cinnamon Production, Simeon Entertainment, View Master Films, MP Film Production, DNA Lab (II), Eurogroup Film, 2/35
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 21, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 26, 2022
Runtime: 2h 5m