In Antioch, the new Roman governor, Valens, decrees that everyone must make a sacrifice to the god Jupiter on the emperor’s birthday. Refusal means death. Didymus asks for Christians to be exempt, as it goes against scripture. Theodora, a Christian, is ready to die for her faith, but is sentenced to prostitution. Didymus is determined to rescue her. He confesses his conversion to Christianity and his love for Theodora. Helping her escape prison costs them both dearly.
Producer
VBW International GmbH
Co-production
Naxos
Country
Austria
Directed by
Stage Director: Stefan Herheim, Video Director: Götz Filenius
Camera
Michael Boomers
Duration
180 minutes
Year of production
2023