The Gospel According to Matthew

The Gospel According to Matthew

1965 · 137 min · IT · 7.5 (311 votes)
Dir. Pier Paolo Pasolini · Starring Enrique Irazoqui, Margherita Caruso, Susanna Pasolini, Marcello Morante, Mario Socrate, Settimio Di Porto · Music Luis Bacalov

A Motion Picture which will be seen by the entire world - up to the end of the world!

Drama

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.

VIBE

A stark, unadorned portrayal of faith and its radical implications. It feels like a direct, urgent call to witness, stripped of sentimentality, focusing on the revolutionary spirit of Christ's teachings and their societal impact.

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