The Mission

Set in the 18th century, this film follows the story of a Spanish Jesuit priest who endeavors to protect a remote South American tribe from Portuguese slave traders. The narrative explores themes of faith, redemption, and colonialism, featuring powerful performances by Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons. Directed by Roland Joffé, the movie won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and an Academy Award for Best Cinematography. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.