''Man of God'' ( el, Ο Άνθρωπος του Θεού) is a 2021 English-language Greek biographical drama film written and directed by Yelena Popovic and starring Aris Servetalis as

Nectarios of Aegina Nectarios of Aegina ( el, Νεκτάριος Αιγίνης; 1 October 1846 – 8 November 1920), Metropolitan of Pentapolis and Wonderworker of Aegina, is one of the most renowned Greek saints, venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church and officia ...

and also starring Mickey Rourke and Alexander Petrov.

Synopsis

''Man of God'' brings to life the incredible true story of Saint Nectarios of Aegina, Greece. A priest of the common people, his humility annoyed the prideful orthodox clergy of the day. In contrast to his religious superiors – the bishops and patriarchs mesmerized by worldly honors and power – Nectarios cared for the poor; taught peasant girls to read and write; inspired by example young men to enter the priesthood; and wrote books and delivered sermons that uplifted nations of believers. In this exquisitely made film, relive Nectarios' inspiring devotion and perseverance as, despite the efforts of the religious establishment to discredit him and dismantle his good works over decades, he embraced humility and inspired thousands to become one of Greece's most renowned saints.

Cast

* Aris Servetalis as

* Mickey Rourke as Paralyzed Man * Alexander Petrov as Kostas * Tonia Sotiropoulou as Maria * Babis Hawk Konstantinou as Rich man * Constantin Symsiris as Prosecutor clerk * Giannis Stankoglou as Spiros *

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as Yannis * Christos Loulis as Christos * Kitty Paitazoglou as Nun Akakia * Samuel Akinola as Baker * Michalis Ikonomou as Vassili *

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as Client * Karyofyllia Karabeti as Voula *

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as Metropolitan Meletius *

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as Raggedy Man * Lefteris Tsatsis as Hermit *

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as Metropolitan Theoklitos * Vera Letizia Muratova as Chrisafenia *

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as Patriarch

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* Onoufrios Dovletis as Villager (credit only) *

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as Deacon * Sarantis Geogleris as Gregory *

Petra Mavridi Petra ( ar, ٱلْبَتْرَاء, Al-Batrāʾ; grc, Πέτρα, "Rock", Nabataean: ), originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu or Raqēmō, is an historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan. It is adjacent to the mountain of J ...

as Confessor woman * Konstantinos Kladis as Fisherman

Production

Principal photography wrapped in Greece in September 2020.

Release

The film made its world premiere on April 25, 2021 at the Moscow International Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award. It was then released in theaters on August 26, 2021. The film's opening four consecutive weeks sold 241,014 tickets in Greece.

References

External links

* * {{IMDb title, 6060964 2021 films Films about Orthodoxy Films about Christianity 2021 biographical drama films Greek biographical drama films English-language Greek films Films shot in Greece 2020s English-language films