Esther (1999)

In the heart of the Persian Empire, stretching from India to Egypt, Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) reigns supreme, basking in his victory over the Babylonians. He throws a grand feast in the citadel of Susa, a spectacle of his immense wealth and grandeur. However, when his stunning wife, Vashti, defies his command to showcase her beauty to the guests, he banishes her forever from his sight. In a quest for a new queen, he orders the most exquisite virgins across the land to be presented before him. Among these chosen maidens is Esther, a radiant Jewish girl who is the adopted daughter of her Uncle Mordecai. In the royal harem, they are groomed and prepared for their night with the king. Esther, with her extraordinary allure and grace, captivates the king and ascends to the throne as his queen. In the meantime, the king elevates his faithful follower Haman, a man of fervently anti-Jewish lineage, to the position of chief minister. Mordecai's refusal to bow before Haman ignites a seething hatred in him towards the Jews. Skillfully manipulating the king, Haman secures a decree that authorizes the massacre of Jews across the empire on a predetermined day. Caught in the whirlwind of impending doom, Mordecai turns to Esther for salvation. Risking her life, Esther approaches the king without an invitation and invites him and Haman to a private dinner. It is here that she courageously unveils her Jewish identity and reveals Haman's nefarious plot to annihilate her people. The king pardons the Jews, and Haman meets his end on the gallows he had erected for Mordecai. Bound by the irrevocability of royal decrees, Ahasuerus issues another, empowering the Jews to fight back against their enemies. Victorious, they vanquish their foes. With newfound hope, many Jews journey back to the Holy City, laying the foundation for the reconstruction of Jerusalem.

Esther is an adventure movie featuring Louise Lombard and directed by Raffaele Mertes.

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It is also possible to buy Esther on Amazon Video and Apple TV.