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The Messiah (1975)

The Messiah (1975)

Drama History
Release Date: 1975, October 24
Directors: Roberto Rossellini
Countries: Italy
Production: Orizzonte 2000, Orizzonte 2000
Cast: Renato Scarpa, Vernon Dobtcheff, Tina Aumont, Vittorio Caprioli, Jean Martin, John Karlsen, Mita Ungaro, Joshua Sinclair, Anita Bartolucci, Toni Ucci, Renato Montalbano, Carlos de Carvalho

Overview:

Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.

Keywords:

messiah crucifixion jerusalem bethlehem