One of the most ambitious undertakings in television history, "The Bible" is truly a project of superlatives, fi lmed with a budget of over $100 million in specially built sets in the Moroccan desert. International coproductions uniting creative talent from many countries.

Productions starring top Hollywood and international stars such as Ben Kingsley, Elizabeth Hurley, Dennis Hopper, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Patrick Dempsey, Jeremy Sisto, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Jacqueline Bisset, Gary Oldman, Franco Nero, Ben Cross, Richard Harris, Vittorio Gassman, Matthew Modine, Monica Bellucci, Ornella Muti, Michele Placido, Fran Langella, Oliver Reed, Stefania Rocca, Irene Papas, Maximilian Schell....

Films directed by such renowned fi lmmakers as Ermanno Olmi, Roger Young, Nicolas Roeg, Damiano Damiani, Sir Peter Hall, and garnering many awards, including one Emmy Award and altogether 11 Emmy nominations, 1 Cable Ace award and 2 other nominations.

Productions put together with meticulous care and attention, and with scripts super-vised by specialists and theologians of various faiths, who ensure the greatest possible authenticity. "The Bible" – inspiring entertainment against a compelling background, a timeless treasury of the greatest stories ever told.

David2 x two hours

Starring Jonathan Pryce, Leonard Nimoy, Nathaniel Parker, Franco Nero

„David“ portrays the story of King David, a fascinating, enigmatic and heroic fi gure.

Part I: After King Saul‘s death on the battlefi eld David assumes power, crownedby Saul‘s troops and anointed by the Prophet Samuel. Shortly thereafter Davidbegins an affair with Bathsheba, the wife of one of his soldiers who is fi ghting forhim on the battlefi eld. Bathsheba soon informs David that she is expecting a childfrom him.

Part II: David has Bathsheba‘s husband killed on the battle fi eld so that he canmarry her. After he marriage celebration, however, the Prophet Nathan warnsthat God is aware of his grievous sin and that death and destruction will befall hishouse. David and Bathsheba‘s fi rst son dies. Amnon, David‘s oldest son from hisfi rst marriage, rapes his half-sister Tamar. David‘s favorite son Absalom, Tamar‘sbrother, has Amnon murdered, and David is forced to exile him.A few years later Absalom returns and incites a rebellion against his father. In thedecisive battle Absalom is killed against his father‘s will. Years later David namesSolomon, the youngest but wisest of his sons, as his rightful heir.

Shot in Morocco during the Autumn of 1996, „David“ was directed by RobertMarkowitz and stars Nathaniel Parker as David. Sheryl Lee stars as David‘sbeloved wife Bathsheba. Also featured are Jonathan Pryce in the role of Saul andLeonard Nimoy as Samuel, the prophet.

Abraham2 x two hours

Starring Richard Harris, Barbara Hershey, Maximilian Schell, Carolina Rosi

Directed by four-time Emmy winner Joseph Sargent, Abraham tells the story ofthe fi rst patriarch and of his overpowering belief in God. Turning his back onsecurity and prosperity, Abraham follows the voice of God, which leads him andhis people on an arduous journey to the Promised Land.It is also the story of his beloved wife Sarah, of their hardships in the desert andunder Egyptian rule; the drama of Lot’s capture and the destruction of Sodom; thejoy of Abraham at the birth of his sons Ismael and Isaac; his despair when Godasks him to sacrifi ce what he loves the most: Isaac, his heir, his own fl esh andblood...

Shot between April and mid June 1993 in the Moroccan desert, Abraham co-starsRichard Harris as the patriarch and Barbara Hershey as Sarah. Maximilian Schellplays the Pharaoh and Carolina Rosi the slave Hagar. Vittorio Gassman playsAbraham’s father Terah and Christian Kohlund is Eshcol.

Solomon2 x two hours

Starring Ben Cross, Vivica A. Fox, David Suchet, G.W. Bailey, Maria Grazia Cucinotta

Based on a script by Bradley T. Winter, “Solomon” tells the story of the rise andfall of King David’s wise son; the struggle with his treacherous brother, theconstruction of the temple in Jerusalem, and his love for the Queen of Sheba.

Just before King David’s death, a quarrel erupts between his two sons Adonijahand Solomon over whom is to succeed him. Solomon fi nally emerges as the victor.He marries many foreign wives, and grants them freedom to practice theirdifferent religions in Israel.One of these women, the attractive and mysterious Queen of Sheba, is the truelove of Solomon’s life. The fi nal years of Solomon’s rule are marked bydisagreements and quarrels resulting from his introduction of foreign religions toIsrael.

Shot in Morocco between April and June 1997, “Solomon” was directed by RogerYoung and stars Ben Cross as King Solomon and Vivica A. Fox as the Queen ofSheba. French fi lm star Anouk Aimée plays Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother, KingDavid is portrayed by Max von Sydow. Also starring are Maria Grazia Cucinottaas Abishag and newcomer Richard Dillane as Jeroboam, Solomon’s friend andadviser.

Samson and Delilah2 x two hours

Starring Dennis Hopper, Elizabeth Hurley, Diana Rigg, Michael Gambon, Eric Thal

“Samson and Delilah” is the story of a man who follows his instincts instead of hiscalling, but is ultimately redeemed by his suffering and accomplishes the missionGod assigned him.As a boy, Samson is repeatedly told by his parents that he is destined to free hispeople from their oppressors. Indeed, his extraordinary strength sets him apart asa natural-born leader. But as he grows older, his attraction to women distractshim from his mission, for which he sees no God-given signs.Aware of Samson’s position of leadership among his defi ant people, his enemiesknow they must eliminate him to prevent a rebellion. The ravishing Delilah isenlisted to seduce him and uncover the secret of his power. After a week of love,Samson confesses that his strength resides in his hair. Delilah is fi nally able tobetray her lover.

Directed by Nicolas Roeg, “Samson and Delilah” stars Dennis Hopper as GeneralTariq, head of the Philistine army. Elizabeth Hurley stars as Delilah and Eric Thalstars as Samson.

Paul of Tarsus2 x two hours

Starring Johannes Brandrup, Thomas Lockyer, Barbora Bobulova, G.W. Bailey

“Paul of Tarsus” tells the story of Saul of Tarsus, persecutor of Christians, whobecame the apostle Paul after Jesus appeared to him in a vision.

As one of the fi rst Christian missionaries, Paul led an adventurous and dangerouslife. He was imprisoned, fl ogged, stoned, beaten with rods, shipwrecked, attackedby bandits and enemies of the faith.In spite of his unending hardships, he persevered in his struggle against ignoranceand intolerance. “For our struggle is not against fl esh and blood, but against thepowers of this dark world” (Ephesians 6:12).

Shot in the Moroccan desert in the summer of 2000, “Paul of Tarsus” is directedby Roger Young and features Johannes Brandrup, Thomas Lockyer, BarboraBobulova, and Franco Nero in the leading roles.

Moses2 x two hours

Starring Ben Kingsley, Frank Lagella, Christopher Lee, Anna Galiena

The two-part miniseries “Moses” relates one of the most important stories in theOld Testament, full of powerful and familiar scenes: the discovery of the newbornMoses on the Nile, the Burning Bush, the plagues, the miraculous crossing of theRed Sea, the dance around the Golden Calf and the announcement of the TenCommandments on Mount Sinai.

Directed by Roger Young, “Moses” stars Ben Kingsley in the lead role. The castalso included David Suchet, Sonia Braga, Christopher Lee and Enrico Lo Verso.“Moses” was fi lmed in Morocco from March to May 1995.

Joseph2 x two hours

Starring Ben Kingsley, Paul Mercurio, Martin Landau, Lesley Ann Warran

The story of Jacob’s favorite son who was sold into Egyptian slavery by hisbrothers, “Joseph” was awarded an Emmy for “Best Miniseries” in 1995.

The patriarch Jacob loves young Joseph more than any of his other sons. Joseph’sspecial status - shown in such tokens as the multi-colored coat - arouses thehatred of his brothers, who sell him into captivity. Joseph, now a slave in Egypt,resists the attempts of his master’s wife to seduce him.When he correctly interprets the Pharaoh’s dreams, he is appointed chancellor ofthe realm and saves Egypt from famine. Joseph, now a wealthy and respected man,meets his brothers and his father again. He reconciles with his brothers, and thePharaoh invites them to settle in Egypt as overseers of his livestock.Shot in the Moroccan desert in June and July, 1994, “Joseph” was directed byRoger Young and stars Paul Mercurio in the lead role and Ben Kingsley asPotiphar. Also featured are Lesley Ann Warren as Potiphar’s wife, Monica Belluccias the Pharaoh’s wife and Martin Landau as Jacob.

Jesus2 x two hours

Starring Jeremy Sisto, Debra Messing, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Jacqueline Bisset, David O‘Hara, Gary Oldman

Filmed in the Moroccan desert in the summer of 1999, the 2-part miniseries„Jesus“ was directed by Roger Young.

After the death of his father Joseph, Jesus goes off to follow his calling. After Godcalls him by his name at his baptism in the Jordan river, he resists the Devil‘stemptations in the desert.The fi rst disciples begin to gather about him. When he fi nds the temple court inJerusalem full of merchants and moneychangers he throws them out. The peopleof Jerusalem receive him like a king, but Jesus knows that his own death isunavoidable.When Judas betrays him, he is arrested and Pilate condemns him to death. Hedies a long and painful death on the cross, but three days later his disciples fi nd hisgrave empty. Jesus then appears to them and tells them to spread the gospel to allparts of the earth.

Starring Jeremy Sisto in the lead role, „Jesus“ also features Armin Müller-Stahl asJoseph, Jacqueline Bisset as Mary and Gary Oldman as Pontius Pilate.

Jeremiahtwo hours

Starring Patrick Dempsey, Oliver Reed, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Leonor Varela

“Jeremiah” tells of the prophet who abandons his family, and also the woman heloves, in order to relay God’s message in Jerusalem.

When Jeremiah prophesies the fall of the Jewish folk and the destruction of theHoly City, King Zedekiah has him imprisoned. Even when the Babylonianssurround the city the king refuses to believe him. Jeremiah’s prophecy comes true:Jerusalem is destroyed and the inhabitants are taken as prisoners to Babylon.When Jeremiah is released he prophesies that the temple of Jerusalem will berebuilt, also in the people’s hearts.

Featuring Patrick Dempsey in the title role, “Jeremiah” was directed by HarryWiner. The screenplay was co-written by Harry Winer and Roger Young. Filmingon “Jeremiah” began in Morocco in March 1998 and was completed in the middleof April 1998.

Jacobtwo hours

Starring Matthew Modine, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sean Bean, Joss Ackland, Juliet Aubrey

A tale of deceit and rivalry, of passion and love, “Jacob” was directed by notedfi lm and theater director Sir Peter Hall.

Jacob, the younger of the two, buys Esau’s birthright from him and tricks his fatherIsaac into giving him the blessing intended for Esau, the fi rst-born. This makesJacob the rightful heir of Abraham and Isaac.When Esau threatens to kill him, Jacob fl ees to his uncle Laban, who proves to bea master of deceit himself. Realizing that Jacob has fallen in love with Rachel, hisyoungest daughter, Laban forces Jacob to work for him 14 years before fi nallyallowing him to marry Rachel. Esau eventually sets out to fi nd his brother.When he fi nally comes face to face with him, however, he forgets his enmity andembraces Jacob, who has obtained the confi rmation of his right to the blessing in astruggle with the angel.

In the lead roles are Matthew Modine as Jacob and Sean Bean as his twin brotherEsau. Their parents Isaac and Rebekah are played by Joss Ackland and Irene Papas.“Jacob” was fi lmed in Quarzazate, Morocco, between April and May 1994.

Genesistwo hours

Starring Omero Antonutti, Abdul Azizal, Haddou Zoubida, Annabi Abdeljalil

In “Genesis”, screenwriter and director Ermanno Olmi tells the story of creation,the fall of man and the fl ood. Nature comes to life at the fi rst light of dawn. Adamdiscovers love with Eve - and tastes the forbidden fruit. Their sons Cain and Abelplay out a story that darkens the Creation for all times. Angered by thecorruption of Cain’s progeny, God vows to begin anew with Noah and his family.The ark is built and the animals led into their pens. The rain fl oods the land.When the waters recede, the dove sent by Noah returns with an olive branch -the sign of a new life and of a new pact with God. The double role of Noah andthe narrator is played by Omero Antonutti.

“Genesis” was shot in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains between September andNovember 1993.

Esthertwo hours

Starring Louise Lombard, Abraham F. Murray, Jürgen Prochnow, Thomas Kretschmann, Umberto Orsini

Filmed in Morocco in May and June 1998, „Esther“ tells the story of the queen ofPersia, the Jewess Esther, who risks her own life to save her people. After theconquest of Babylon, Persia has become an immense empire. In order todemonstrate his wealth and glory, Ahasuerus, the present King of Persia, gives abanquet for his people at which he requests the presence of his wife, Vashti.As she refuses the King‘s demand, Ahasuerus disowns Vashti and goes in search ofher replacement. In his harem, he meets the young Jewish girl Esther whoimmediately captivates him with her charm and beauty. Unaware of her Jewishheritage, King Ahasuerus, falls in love with Esther and makes her Queen.However, the Jews within the Persian Kingdom are under threat due to a new lawwhich legalizes their persecution and execution.Esther then reveals to Ahasuerus that she herself is Jewish and asks him to showher people mercy. In so doing, she saves the lives of many innocent people andpaves the way for their return to Jerusalem.

Directed by Raffaele Mertes, the screenplay was written by Sandy Niemand.Louise Lombard stars as the beautiful and courageous Esther and ThomasKretschmann plays King Ahasuerus. Esther‘s uncle Mordecai is portrayed by F.Murray Abraham and Jürgen Prochnow plays the evil minister Haman. Theinternationally renowned Italian actress Ornella Muti plays Vashti, King Ahasuerus‘fi rst wife.

The Apocalypsetwo hours

Starring Richard Harris, Vittoria Belvedere, Benjamin Sadler, Christian Kohlund, Ian Duncan

One of TV history‘s most ambitious projects reaches its culmination in „TheApocalypse,“ the fi nal installment of „The Bible.“ A collection of 21 TV moviesproduced over nine years with top Hollywood and international stars and creativetalent. An outstanding success confi rmed by exceptional ratings all over the worldand many international awards, including twelve Emmys and Emmy nominations.The project now comes full circle with Richard Harris, the star of the fi rstinstallment, „Abraham“, now as the apostle John in „The Apocalypse.“

Asia Minor, 90 A.D. Roman Emperor Domitian has unleashed a virulent campaignagainst the Christians. Held captive by the Romans on the island of Patmos, theaged apostle John struggles to save Christianity from extinction by sending lettersto the Christian communities of Asia Minor.Driven by the wish to meet the last living witness of the Lord‘s passion, the youngChristian Irene succeeds in gaining access to John‘s prison. Entrusting the writtenrecord of his visions to her, he begs Irene to spread its message among theChristians. These visions form the contents of the Book of Revelation. To some,they evoke the end of the world; to others, they allude to the spiritual strugglesfacing Christians of all eras.