The mission
by Robert Bolt, Roland Joffé, Fernando Ghia, David Puttnam
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How do the contrasting backgrounds and philosophies of Mendoza (the man of the sword) and Gabriel (the man of the cloth) shape their initial approaches to life, and what does their eventual alliance suggest about the power of redemption?
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In what ways does the film/story use the breathtaking yet perilous setting of the Iguazu Falls and the jungle as a character in its own right to reflect the spiritual and physical struggles of the characters?
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How does the community of the Guarani tribe challenge the European characters'—and the audience's—perceptions of civilization, faith, and what it means to live a meaningful life?
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