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*The Saviour* is a 2005 Australian live-action short film written and directed by Peter Templeman. The narrative examines the complexities of faith and obsession, following a young door-to-door evangelist who becomes romantically involved with a married woman he intends to convert. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film and won the narrative short prize at the Slamdance Film Festival.
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What happens in The Saviour?
The Saviour follows a young door-to-door evangelist who becomes romantically involved with a married woman he hopes to convert. The story examines the conflict between religious mission, desire, and personal obsession.
Who wrote and directed The Saviour?
Peter Templeman wrote and directed the 2005 Australian short film. The film uses a small-scale personal story to explore faith and the boundaries of persuasion.
Is The Saviour a religious film or a romance?
It is both a faith-centered drama and a complicated romance, but it does not treat evangelism as a simple success story. The central tension comes from the evangelist's motives becoming entangled with his attraction to the woman.
How long is The Saviour?
The Saviour is a short film rather than a feature-length production. Exact runtimes can differ between festival and archive listings, so the individual screening or catalog record should be checked for the version being shown.
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