Pier Paolo Pasolini's Biblical drama follows the life of Jesus Christ (Enrique Irazoqui) as depicted in the Gospel of Matthew from the New Testament. Much of the dialogue in the Italian film hews closely to the text, which focuses on the teachings of Jesus, including his parables, and on their revolutionary nature. As Jesus travels along the coast of the Sea of Galilee, he gradually gathers more followers, leading him into direct conflict with the authorities.
Genre: History, Drama
Starring: Enrique Irazoqui, Margherita Caruso, Susanna Pasolini, Marcello Morante, Mario Socrate
Directed & Produced by: Tonino Delli Colli, Nino Baragli, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Danilo Donati
Release date: 4/9/1965
Running time: 137 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10 by 150 users