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New releases to watch on Univer over the long weekend

Three special releases for the holiday: A Paixão de Cristo, A Menina que Roubava Livros and Homens de Honra offer stories that inspire and uplift.

4 min readBy Editorial team

No idea what to do this holiday? I will give you 3 reasons for you 🫵 to press play on content that does you good.

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Send a message to the family group, pop some popcorn and invite everyone to share this moment—because nothing beats enjoying free time with stories that teach, inspire and uplift.

With that in mind, we have gathered 3 special releases that are the right choice to watch on Univer this holiday 🤩

✝️ A Paixão de Cristo

One of humanity's best-known stories, portrayed in an intense and profound way. Directed by Mel Gibson, the film reveals the Lord Jesus' final moments, showing a Love that does not retreat, even in the face of pain.

Our Savior's story was marked by countless miracles and innumerable sacrifices, which are vividly portrayed in the plot. The narrative follows His betrayal by Judas Iscariot, His suffering during the scourging and, above all, the pain of seeing Our King crucified for our sins.

And it is precisely in this pain that A Paixão de Cristo reveals the true meaning of Love. Every affliction the Lord Jesus endured was not in vain but filled with purpose. He bore the crown of thorns so that one day we might receive the Crown of Life. His sacrifice not only marked history, but transformed lives.

In light of this, if He endured everything out of Love for us, how far are we willing to go for Him?

A Paixão de Cristo

📚 A Menina que Roubava Livros

Set in Germany during World War II, the film follows young Liesel who, having lost her family, goes to a new home where she must learn to deal with the pain of loss and the chaos of a world where extremist politics glorify war and ideological manipulation.

Amid many conflicts, however, the innocent girl finds the affection and kindness of Hans Hubermann—a foster father who balances the era's harshness with the *sweetness* of his accordion and consideration for others—and in Max and Rudy, essential friends who make her journey lighter. The film follows Liesel learning to read, overcome grief and refuse to bow to the German persecution of Jews.

Narrated by Death itself, with a poetic and melancholic view of life, its end and human nature, the plot tells a paradox: our capacity to commit atrocities and, at the same time, offer gestures of sublime love. From secrets kept in the basement that put the family's lives at stake to books that provide escapism, the story is a sensitive invitation to reflect on what we are doing with the “interval” of our lives and how our individual choices define who we are, even in the darkest times.

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⚓ Homens de Honra

Based on a true story, set in the United States in the 1950s, when racism remained structural and explicit, Homens de Honra follows Carl Brashear's journey. Born into a humble family, he joins the Navy carrying the dream of becoming a diver—a goal considered unattainable for a Black man at that time.

Initially relegated to the role of cook, Carl faces not just the challenges of rigorous military training, but also a deeply hostile environment marked by segregation and contempt.

Entering diving school, he encounters the strict instructor Leslie Sunday, whose unyielding stance reflects both military discipline and the tensions of a society marked by prejudice. Amid extreme tests and constant attempts to undermine him, Brashear must prove repeatedly that his ability goes beyond any imposed label.

More than a story of overcoming adversity, the film firmly exposes the invisible barriers that attempt to limit how far someone can go.

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🎥 Now it is up to you Set the scene, gather those you love and press play ▶️ on content that does you good.

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