Simon Magus (film)
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| - | '''Simon the Sorcerer''' or '''Simon the Magician''', in Latin '''Simon Magus''', ([[Greek language|Greek]] Σίμων ὁ μάγος) was a [[Samaritans|Samaritan]] [[magus]] or religious figure and a convert to Christianity, baptised by [[Philip the Evangelist]], whose later confrontation with [[Saint Peter|Peter]] is recorded in {{Bibleverse||Acts|8:9–24|1000}}. The sin of [[simony]], or paying for position and influence in the church, is named for Simon. The ''[[Apostolic Constitutions]]'' also accuses him of [[antinomianism|lawlessness]]. | + | '''''Simon Magus''''' is a 1999 British mystery film directed by [[Ben Hopkins]]. It was entered into the [[49th Berlin International Film Festival]]. |
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| + | A Jew named Dovid Bendel ([[Stuart Townsend]]) tries to revive his dwindling village by building a railway station next to it. The [[squire]] ([[Rutger Hauer]]) agrees to provide the land, on the condition that Dovid will read his poetry. A cunning business man ([[Sean McGinley]]) is also interested in the land and he tries to compete using money and threats. The film is named for the village fool Simon ([[Noah Taylor]]), who is in turn named for the 1st century magician [[Simon Magus]]. | ||
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| + | The film contains a [[Passover]] scene. | ||
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| + | ==Cast== | ||
| + | * [[Stuart Townsend]] as the Jew Dovid Bendel. | ||
| + | * [[Rutger Hauer]] as the squire. He is more interested in poetry than money. | ||
| + | * [[Sean McGinley]] as a cunning business man. He competes with Dovid Bendel. | ||
| + | * [[Noah Taylor]] as Simon Magus. He is the village fool. | ||
| + | * [[Ian Holm]] as The Devil. | ||
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Simon Magus is a 1999 British mystery film directed by Ben Hopkins. It was entered into the 49th Berlin International Film Festival.
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Plot
A Jew named Dovid Bendel (Stuart Townsend) tries to revive his dwindling village by building a railway station next to it. The squire (Rutger Hauer) agrees to provide the land, on the condition that Dovid will read his poetry. A cunning business man (Sean McGinley) is also interested in the land and he tries to compete using money and threats. The film is named for the village fool Simon (Noah Taylor), who is in turn named for the 1st century magician Simon Magus.
The film contains a Passover scene.
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Cast
- Stuart Townsend as the Jew Dovid Bendel.
- Rutger Hauer as the squire. He is more interested in poetry than money.
- Sean McGinley as a cunning business man. He competes with Dovid Bendel.
- Noah Taylor as Simon Magus. He is the village fool.
- Ian Holm as The Devil.
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