Prisoner. Believer. Fighter.|Nov. 08, 2019|United States|107 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Adventure;Thriller
Description: In the 2014 film *Infidel*, Jim Caviezel portrays Christian blogger Doug Rawlins, who travels to Cairo for a televised conference on religion. The Muslim host attempts to find common ground between their faiths, stating, “We love Jesus Christ.” Doug, however, responds firmly, declaring, “He is God, and He wants to be your God.” This bold statement stuns the audience within the film. Predictably, Doug is later kidnapped by a group of angry Muslims from his hotel room.
Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, *Infidel* begins with a glimpse of Doug facing a firing squad in Tehran, revealing early on that his visit to Cairo will end poorly. On the surface, the film is a Middle East thriller, reinforcing stereotypes about Muslims and using traditional music and foreign cityscapes to create tension. It includes action-packed sequences, such as fight scenes, explosions, and a helicopter chase, with Jordan serving as the backdrop for multiple countries. Beneath the excitement, the film serves as a Christian parable about unwavering faith and standing up for one’s beliefs.
Doug’s declaration, “He is God,” delivered by the actor who played Jesus in *The Passion of the Christ*, symbolizes conviction rather than recklessness. His wife, Liz (Claudia Karvan), who works for the State Department, recognizes the danger in his choice to proselytize but remains a strong character determined to help rescue him from captivity.
Cast director: Cyrus Nowrasteh
Cast actor: Jim Caviezel, Claudia Karvan, Hal Ozsan, Aly Kassem, Stelio Savante, Bijan Daneshmand
Original name: Infidel