The Mission Page

The heart of the story lies in the contrasting approaches to resistance and morality:

Roland Joffé's (1986) is a sweeping historical epic that explores the clash between faith, colonial greed, and personal redemption. Set in the 1750s South American jungle, it follows two very different Jesuit priests who must decide how to defend an indigenous community against European powers. Historical Context and Plot The Mission

The film is loosely based on the Guaraní War and the 1750 Treaty of Madrid , which transferred territory from Spain to Portugal. The heart of the story lies in the

A man of peace who believes in nonviolent resistance. He leads the Guaraní in prayer and song even as the military advances. A man of peace who believes in nonviolent resistance

A papal emissary who is forced to choose between the survival of the missions and the political stability of the Catholic Church in Europe. Ennio Morricone's Soundtrack