A Child Called Jesus
The film attempts to fill in the "missing years" of Jesus, from ages 3 through 12. When King Herod fearing that the Messiah has indeed been born, orders that all Hebrew male children under the age of three be slain, Joseph moves his family near Egypt. Here, Jesus, sensing His divinity, expresses a desire to return to Nazareth. Travelling homeward with His mother Mary, Jesus flashes forward to events that will unfold in his adult life.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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A Child Called Jesus
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 8, 1987
Runtime
3h 10m
Genres
Drama, History, TV Movie
User Score
66%
Original Title
Un bambino di nome Gesú
Production Companies
Reteitalia, Leone Film, Media Com, Beta Film, Compagnia Leone Cinematografica
Director
Franco Rossi
Description
The film attempts to fill in the "missing years" of Jesus, from ages 3 through 12. When King Herod fearing that the Messiah has indeed been born, orders that all Hebrew male children under the age of three be slain, Joseph moves his family near Egypt. Here, Jesus, sensing His divinity, expresses a desire to return to Nazareth. Travelling homeward with His mother Mary, Jesus flashes forward to events that will unfold in his adult life.
