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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW (IL VANGELO SECONDO MATTEO)
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Completed - ITALIAN - Historical, Drama, Biography - 137 minutes

Log Line

The life of Jesus Christ according to the Gospel of Matthew. Pasolini shows Christ as a marxist avant-la-lettre and therefore uses half of the text of Matthew.

Previous markets

  • Cannes 2015 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 1964

Director(s) : Pier Paolo PASOLINI
Writer(s) : Pier Paolo PASOLINI
Cast : Enrique IRAZOQUI

Producer(s) : Alfredo BINI (Arco Film)

Synopsis

Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. He comes to bring a sword, not peace, he says. He's in a hurry, moving from place to place near the Sea of Galilee, sometimes attracting a multitude, sometimes being driven away. His parables often take on the powers that be, so he and his teachings come to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief priests, and elders. They conspire to have him arrested, beaten, tried, and crucified, just as he prophesied to his followers. After he dies, he appears to his disciples and gives them final instructions.

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Country(ies) : ITALY

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