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October 25, 2006
ONE NIGHT WITH THE KING ! GO FOR IT !
“One Night with the King,” an epic based on the book of Esther from the Bible, focuses on the salvation of the Jews through the courage and intersession of one young woman in Israel, Hadessah who changes her name to Esther so that she is not recognized as a Jew. A powerful message of faith is conveyed—that God does hear the cries of His people even through insignificant intermediaries and it takes courage to discern and embrace His will, as Hadesah did.
Magnificent palaces and courtyards, breathtaking waterfalls and vast sandy deserts and typical street scenes compose a picturesque scenario of the Old Testament Israel. The film, shot in India, uses the fine Indian silks and elegant colorful apparels and draperies representative of the Biblical times. This quintessential Biblical story is depicted fairly close to the actual, but for a few poetic licenses, that add flavor and effect to the dramatization of the same.
In the dialogue, while the grandiose language of the royalties is maintained, the main character of Esther, at times, depicts linguistic expressions of a contemporary young American girl.
Against the backdrop of the impending battle and the imminent annihilation of the Jews, and a search for “the queen to be,” a sweet romance between Esther, a simple, yet genuine soul and the majestic King Xerxes, is beautifully woven. In the climax scene, even in the midst of betrayal and treachery, the recognition of true love surpasses everything—the Kingdom, the edict, the thirst for the annihilation of the Jews, tradition and protocol, the King recognizes his true love and spouse.
It certainly does uplift your faith and confidence in God Almighty, who is also passionately loving each one of us!
Posted by bpleo at October 25, 2006 12:23 PM
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