This is a breathtaking piece of cinema. I haven't read the text for over forty years, so I ca...
The Gospel According to Matthew
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.
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The Gospel According to Matthew
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
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.