Reformation

Five hundred years ago, a revolutionary priest changed the face of Christendom. Risking his life and academic reputation and facing damnation for his beliefs he challenged the teachings of the all-powerful Catholic Church and the Western World was never to be the same again.Marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, this stunning two-part drama from the makers of Deutschland 83 and Generation War captures the story of Martin Luther, the visionary reformer who changed the beliefs of society at a time when the Catholic Church dominated every aspect of public opinion and private life.From passionate speeches railing against corruption and oppression to sweeping battle scenes and compelling moments of intimacy, Reformation charts key events and figures in Luther's story, offering a parallel to our contemporary political situation in the form of vividly authentic historical drama. It is a timely exploration of an era of upheaval in which the path of European civilisation was changed forever.