The Gospel According to St. Matthew

The Gospel According to St. Matthew

1965 · 137 min · IT · 7.4 (428 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

Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers that be, so he and his teachings come to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief priests, and elders. They conspire to have him arrested, beaten, tried, and crucified, just as he prophesied to his followers.

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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