History ·Drama · Italy · 1975 · 2h 20m

The Messiah

Il Messia

The Messiah poster
Director
Roberto Rossellini
Cast
Pier Maria Rossi as Jesus Mita Ungaro as Virgin Mary Carlos de Carvalho as John the Baptist Fausto Di Bella as Saul Vernon Dobtcheff as Samuel Antonella Fasano as Maria Magdalena
Crew
Mario Montuori — Director of Photography Jolanda Benvenuti — Editor Roberto Rossellini — Screenplay Silvia D'Amico Bendicò — Screenplay Silvia D'Amico Bendicò — Producer Marcella De Marchis — Costume Design
Synopsis

Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.

Mood & Themes
crucifixionbethlehemjerusalemmessiah
Key Collaborators
Roberto Rossellini Director Mario Montuori Director of Photography Jolanda Benvenuti Editor Roberto Rossellini Screenplay Silvia D'Amico Bendicò Screenplay Silvia D'Amico Bendicò Producer Marcella De Marchis Costume Design
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