Man of God depicts the tribulations of Saint Nektarios of Aegina, as he bears the unjust hatred of his enemies, while preaching the Word of God
Aris Servetalis, the highly acclaimed Greek actor is joined by American legendary
Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke, Russian superstar Alexander Petrov and
a cast of prominent Greek actors. Music is composed by two time French Cezard award winner, Zbigniew Preisner, composer of Krzysztof Kieślowski's films. The film is written and directed by Yelena Popovic.
The film is written and directed by Yelena Popovic, and produced by Simeon Entertainment and View Master Films in association with the Holy Monastery of Vatopedy St. Mountain, St. Maxim theGreek Institute and Eurogroup Ltd, and is supported by the Holy Metropolis of Mesogaea and Lavriotiki, Deep Dream, Ingenuity-FO and EKOME (The National Center of Audiovisual Media and Communication). Pure Flix/Quality Flix is handling international sales. In Greece, the movie will be distributed by Feelgood Entertainment and is scheduled to be released on December 3 rd 2020, on the 100th anniversary of the saint's repose.
In the lives of the saints, we find strength. Their struggles mirror our own, and their triumphs over human weakness give us hope. Such is the subject of our faith-based film, MAN OF GOD. The life of St. Nektarios of Aegina from Greece was one of persecution and prosecution. A priest of the common people, his humility annoyed the prideful orthodox clergy, his devotion aroused their suspicions, and they slandered him. Despite being stripped of his church and exiled from Egypt and the parishioners who loved him, Nektarios let his faith in God be his best defense. In contrast to his religious “superiors” – the bishops and patriarchs mesmerized by worldly honors and power – Nektarios 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. Despite the efforts of the religious establishment to discredit him and dismantle his good works over decades, St. Nektarios established a convent in Aegina, a barren and desolate island, that still stands today as a beacon to pilgrims. Even his last moment on earth was used to help another: upon his death, Nektarios’ undergarment was removed, and as it fell upon the paralyzed man in the hospital bed next to him, the lame man arose to walk.
So, too, do we hope MAN OF GOD will awaken the paralyzed faith in audiences around the world.
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