Galileo (1975)

In the heart of the seventeenth century's scientific revolution, we find Galileo Galilei, an Italian astronomer who wielded his intellect to redefine our understanding of the cosmos. With his self-crafted telescope, Galileo unveiled the moons of Jupiter, a discovery that set him on a collision course with the accepted truths of his time. Embracing Copernicus' controversial theory, Galileo dared to propose that the Earth was not the center of the universe, but a celestial body orbiting the Sun. This bold assertion, however, put him at odds with the formidable Catholic Church. Threatened with the specter of torture, Galileo was compelled to publicly renounce his groundbreaking views before a stern tribunal and was subsequently condemned to a life of house arrest. Yet, despite his persecution, Galileo's audacious theories sparked a revolution, igniting the minds of successors like Sir Isaac Newton and Johannes Kepler, who would ultimately vindicate his claims. Echoing through the corridors of time, the Church would eventually acknowledge their error, accepting the truth of the Earth's orbit around the Sun and expressing rare remorse for their treatment of Galileo. This stirring biopic tells the tale of a man who dared to challenge the known world, forever altering our perception of the universe.

Galileo is a drama movie featuring Topol.

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