Inquisition

Inquisition

2002 · 50 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, TV Movie

Set in the Spain of 1680, a time of torture and interrogation by the Grand Inquisitor. A young man appears that is healing the sick and raising the dead. There are rumours that he might be the second coming of the Messiah. He is brought before the Grand Inquisitor. Though questioned and tortured, he chooses to remain silent.

Directed by Betsan Morris Evans · Written by Jack Emery

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