''The Gardener of God'' is a 2010 Italian
drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super ...
written and directed by Liana Marabini in 2010, about the life and works of
Gregor Mendel
Gregor Johann Mendel, OSA (; cs, Řehoř Jan Mendel; 20 July 1822 – 6 January 1884) was a biologist, meteorologist, mathematician, Augustinian friar and abbot of St. Thomas' Abbey in Brünn (''Brno''), Margraviate of Moravia. Mendel was ...
, a Catholic priest who lived in the
Austro-Hungarian Empire. The main role is played by
Christopher Lambert.
Plot
The film shows the life and works of Gregor Mendel, the father of modern genetics, from the perspective of a scientific monk, a man of prayer, faith and science. The decor is the 19th century Austro-Hungarian Empire. We see Mendel's fight to change the fiscal policies applied to the monasteries of his country, as well as his struggles to change people's mind regarding his great discovery. Mendel will ask himself if it is possible to reconcile faith and science, and if his discovery will be useful for humanity or dangerous, as it could be used for eugenics purposes. In that sense, his benefactor and friend, the princess Hanna von Limburg, will be of a great help. Mendel finally publishes his conclusions, and goes to the Vatican meet the Pope, who welcomes his works.
Cast
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Christopher Lambert as Gregor Mendel
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David Wayne Callahan as Marquis Giovanni Sala Amorini
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Steven Cree
Steven Cree (born 29 February 1980) is a Scottish film, television and theatre actor. He is best known for his role as Ian Murray in the Starz television series '' Outlander''. His other work includes the films '' Brave'' (2012), '' 300: Rise of ...
as The Rabbi
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Daniela Di Muro as Federica Salina Amorini
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Anja Kruse
Anja Kruse (born 5 August 1956) is a German film and television actress. She played the title role in the 1984 historical series ''Beautiful Wilhelmine''.Klossner p.161
Selected filmography Film
* ''The White Rose'' (1982)
* '' Die Einsteiger'' ...
as Erica von Baumann
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Emma Lo Bianco as Arielle
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Marco Miraglia as Duel Witness
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Jay Natelle as Prince Benedikt
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Michele Natelle as Benedikt
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Maria Pia Ruspoli as Hanna von Limburg
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Jacopo Venturiero
References
External links
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Italian drama films
2013 films
2013 drama films
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