Duns Scotus, a learned and wise monk, a master of theological debates. Blessed John Duns Scotus became famous as a defender of the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.

John Duns Scotus was a monk and an outstanding teacher at the University of Paris during the 14th century. He was a strong-willed individual who was willing to stand up against the majority when it came to what was right.

The film alternates between Scotus’s lectures, reflections, and conversations with his students, as well as his disputes with opportunistic sycophants of secular power, which forced him to leave Paris for a time.

Scotus forms close friendships with several of his students. The students are impressed by Scotus’s wisdom, integrity, and courage.

When Scotus leaves his post in Paris for refusing to join the attacks on the pope, a boy named Angelino joins him on his way out. He also wants to become a monk, so Scotus begins to recount events from his childhood, particularly how he was considered a fool but eventually gained wisdom from the Heavenly Mother, the Virgin Mary.

Later, as the situation calms down, Scotus earns the title of magister and is called upon to participate in a challenging theological debate on the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.

Italy, 2011

Crew: Fernando Muraca;

Cast: Adriano Braidotti;

Parents Guide:

Flagellation. Christ carrying the cross.
Some scenes (e.g., the torture of Jesus Christ) do not appear sufficiently professional. Scotus’s defense of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary does not come across as very convincing.

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