A man of peace who believes in nonviolent resistance. He leads the Guaraní in prayer and song even as the military advances.
The film is loosely based on the Guaraní War and the 1750 Treaty of Madrid , which transferred territory from Spain to Portugal. The Mission
Roland Joffé's (1986) is a sweeping historical epic that explores the clash between faith, colonial greed, and personal redemption. Set in the 1750s South American jungle, it follows two very different Jesuit priests who must decide how to defend an indigenous community against European powers. Historical Context and Plot A man of peace who believes in nonviolent resistance