No other person has had quite as much influence on modernity as John Calvin, one of Europe's greatest reformers of the 16th century. 500 years span between his lifetime and ours. Today he has been seemingly forgotten by ma... more »ny, while most of those who do remember him regard him as a character shrouded by clichés. One paints him as a humorless spoil sport, while another one sets him up to be the inventor of sadomasochistic Christianity. Beyond his ever-changing image in history one thing remains: this industrious ascetic has not only presented us with a fundamental component for the reformation, but also greatly influenced our modern way of life, as well as our perception of work ethics and individuality. Who was this John Calvin? And what drove him to develop the doctrine, that would later be called Calvinism and appeal to masses all over the world, even today?This Documentary depicts the reformer's life and contrasts the effects of his doctrine between medieval and modern times. Who is God? Where is God? How does he take effect in this world? John Calvin attempts to answer these questions with a radical nature that may at times confuse, but also fascinates us.« less