The Bible
The Basilica of Monreale, near Palermo in Sicily acts as subject and springboard of Carné's final film; Its hundreds of gorgeous and intricate tiled mosaics vividly depict scenes from the Bible. Kinetic camerawork and dramatic narration of each scene compliment these stunning pieces in order to retell the Holy Book's age-old Story.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Bible
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 18, 1977
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Documentary, History
User Score
25%
Original Title
La Bible
Production Companies
France 2
Director
Marcel Carné
Description
The Basilica of Monreale, near Palermo in Sicily acts as subject and springboard of Carné's final film; Its hundreds of gorgeous and intricate tiled mosaics vividly depict scenes from the Bible. Kinetic camerawork and dramatic narration of each scene compliment these stunning pieces in order to retell the Holy Book's age-old Story.