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The Gospel According to Matthew

The Gospel According to Matthew

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 3, 1965

Runtime

2h 17m

Genres

Drama

User Score

74%

Original Title

Il vangelo secondo Matteo

Production Companies

Arco Film, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France

Director

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Description

This biblical drama from the Catholic Marxist director focuses on the teachings of Jesus, including the parables that reflect 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.