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Defender of the Faith
As Pope Benedict XVI, Joseph Ratzinger wanted to lead the Church back to its former strength, but instead he plunged it into a deep crisis. He reacted largely inactive to the revelations of multiple cases of abuse by clergy. In order to understand the thinking of this unconditional hardliner, documentary filmmaker Christoph Röhl delves deep into Ratzinger's past - but what really leaves us speechless are the testimonies of how the church, on a large and small scale, dealt with the crimes of its priests.
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The film follows the moral and spiritual journey of a soldier grappling with the complexities of faith and duty during wartime. As he confronts the brutal realities of conflict, he questions his beliefs and seeks solace and guidance in his faith.
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