The Gospel of John (UHD) | Epic Biblical Movie: Starring Henry Ian Cusick & Christopher Plummer. The Gospel of John is a 2003 epic biblical drama film that recounts the life of Jesus according to the Gospel of John. The film is a word-for-word adaptation of the American Bible Society's Good News Bible and follows the Gospel of John precisely, without additions to the story from the other Gospels or omissions of the Gospel's complex passages. It stars Henry Ian Cusick as Jesus of Nazareth, Stuart Bunce as John and is narrated by Christopher Plummer. #jesus #history #bible #gospel #movie

Jesus of Nazareth (1977), directed by the legendary Franco Zeffirelli, is an epic television drama that brings to life the profound story of Jesus Christ, from his miraculous birth to his ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection. Co-written by renowned authors Anthony Burgess and Suso Cecchi d'Amico, this monumental production features Robert Powell in an iconic portrayal of Jesus, surrounded by a stellar cast that includes Academy Award winners Anne Bancroft, Laurence Olivier, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quinn, and many more. This cinematic masterpiece delves deep into the human and divine aspects of Christ’s life, presenting a nuanced Judas Iscariot, manipulated by the scheming Zerah, and the compassionate figures of Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea. While some miracles, like the transfiguration and the calming of the storm, are omitted, the film showcases powerful scenes such as the raising of Lazarus, the healing of Jairus’s daughter, and the feeding of the multitude. Premiered in 1977, Jesus of Nazareth captivated global audiences, earning widespread acclaim for its artistic vision, emotional depth, and Robert Powell’s extraordinary performance, which continues to resonate with viewers around the world. #history #religion #jesus #classicmovies

Quo Vadis est un film polonais de 2001 réalisé par Jerzy Kawalerowicz basé sur le livre du même titre de 1896 de Henryk Sienkiewicz. Il s'agissait de la candidature de la Pologne à la 74e cérémonie des Oscars pour l'Oscar du meilleur film en langue étrangère, mais elle n'a pas été nominée.

The Robe is a 1953 American fictional Biblical epic film that tells the story of a Roman military tribune who commands the unit that is responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus. The film was released by 20th Century Fox and was the first film released in the widescreen process CinemaScope. Like other early CinemaScope films, The Robe was shot with Henri Chrétien's original Hypergonar anamorphic lenses. The film was directed by Henry Koster and produced by Frank Ross. The screenplay was adapted from Lloyd C. Douglas's 1942 novel by Gina Kaus, Albert Maltz, and Philip Dunne—although Maltz's place among the blacklisted Hollywood 10 led to his being denied his writing credit for many years. The score was composed by Alfred Newman, and the cinematography was by Leon Shamroy. The film stars Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature and Michael Rennie, and co-stars Jay Robinson, Dean Jagger, Torin Thatcher, Richard Boone, Betta St. John, Jeff Morrow, Ernest Thesiger, and others. "A sequel, Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954), continues from where The Robe ends." Wikipedia

La Passion de Jeanne D'Arc (HD) est un film de procès français réalisé par Carl Theodor Dreyer en 1927 et projeté pour la première fois à Copenhague le 21 avril 1928. Il s'agit d'un film muet mais qui avait été initialement conçu comme un film parlant, ce à quoi Dreyer dut renoncer pour des raisons liées à l'équipement technique du studio. D'où l'aspect déconcertant de ce film, qui adopte déjà les codes du parlant tout en restant un film muet. La plupart de la musique a été publiée avec des compositeurs français, à quelques exceptions.

The Gospel According to St. Matthew - 1964 | by Pier Paolo Pasolini. The Gospel According to St. Matthew (Italian: Il vangelo secondo Matteo, lit. 'The Gospel according to Matthew') is a 1964 epic biblical drama film in the Italian neorealist style, written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. It is a cinematic rendition of the story of Jesus according to the Gospel of Matthew, from the Nativity through the Resurrection. In the neorealist tradition, the film utilizes a cast of non-professional actors, and is filmed entirely on-location throughout Southern Italy. The dialogue is taken directly from the Gospel of Matthew, as Pasolini felt that "images could never reach the poetic heights of the text."He reportedly chose Matthew's Gospel over the others because he had decided that "John was too mystical, Mark too vulgar, and Luke too sentimental." The film is considered a classic of world cinema and the neorealist genre. After initial release, it won the Venice Film Festival Grand Jury Prize, and three Nastro d'Argento Awards including Best Director. It was nominated for three Oscars - Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design and Best Score. In 2015, the Vatican City newspaper L'Osservatore Romano called it the best film on Christ ever made.

The Mission - 1986 (HD) : Starring Robert de Niro, Jeremy Irons and Liam Neeson. Directed by Roland Joffe. With Robert de Niro, Jeremy Irons and Liam Neeson. Language: English; Subtitles: Spanish. "The Mission is a 1986 British period drama film about the experiences of a Jesuit missionary in 18th-century South America. Directed by Roland Joffé and written by Robert Bolt, the film stars Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn, Cherie Lunghi, and Liam Neeson. The film premiered in competition at the 39th Cannes Film Festival, winning the Palme d'Or. At the 59th Academy Awards it was nominated for seven awards including Best Picture and Best Director, winning for Best Cinematography. The film has also been cited as one of the greatest religious films of all time, appearing in the Vatican film list's "Religion" section and being number one on the Church Times' Top 50 Religious Films list." Wikipedia

Esther and the King - 1960 (HD) | Starring Joan Collins & Richard Egan. Esther and the King (Italian: Ester e il re) is a 1960 religious epic film produced and directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Joan Collins as Esther, Richard Egan as Ahasuerus, and Denis O'Dea as Mordecai. Walsh and Michael Elkins wrote the screenplay, which was based on the Book of Esther of the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament. It recounts the origin of the Jewish celebration of Purim. An international co-production released by 20th Century-Fox, Esther and the King was filmed in Italy in the CinemaScope format (although not signed as such) and the Technicolor color process. Mario Bava, the film's cinematographer, was credited as a co-director on Italian prints of the film. #history #bible #esther #joancollins