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The Passion of the Christ (2004) is a feature film (sound, color, 127m), directed by Mel Gibson.

~ Screenplay by Benedict Fitzgerald and Mel Gibson (translated from English into Aramaic by William Fulco).

~ Film Music by John Debney (nominated for Best Original Score at the 78th Academy Awards).

Abstract

Focuses on the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In the Garden of Gethsemane near the Mount of Olives, Jesus is betrayed by Judas Iscariot. Jesus is condemned to death for blasphemy and brought before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, for sentencing. The roaring crowd demands his death, so Pilate orders his crucifixion. Jesus is severely beaten and made to carry his cross up to Golgotha, the hill outside Jerusalem, where he is nailed to the cross. With his mother looking on, he dies. -- From Publisher description

One of the greatest hits of the 2000s, it generated a lot controversy for its ultra-conservative agenda and the violence of its images, as well as accusations of antisemitism for its emphasis on the malicious role of Jews in the killing of Jesus. Based on a harmony of the four canonical gospels, the work was heavily influenced by the visions of Maria de Agreda and especially, Anne Catherine Emmerich; see Mística Ciudad de Dios: Vida de la Virgen Madre de Dios (1670 Maria de Agreda), vision, and Das bittere Leiden unseres Herrn Jesu Christi (1833 Emmerich, Brentano), vision.

Synopsis

• Agony in the Garden and Temptation of Jesus
• Betrayal of Judas and Arrest of Jesus (including Heaing of Malchus)
• Trial of Jesus before the High Priest
• Death of Judas
• Trial of Jesus before Pilate (I)
• Trial of Jesus before Herod Antipas
• Jesus & Barabbas
• Flagellation of Jesus and Mocking of Jesus
• Way to Golgotha, including meetings with Veronica and Simon of Cyrene
• Crucifixion of Jesus
• Earthquake and Parting of the Veil of the Temple
• Risen Christ

Cast

• Jim Caviezel = Jesus of Nazareth
• Maia Morgenstern = Mary of nazareth
• Monica Bellucci = Mary Magdalene
• Hristo Jivkov = John
• Francesco DeVito = Peter
• Luca Lionello = Judas Iscariot
• Hristo Shopov = Pontius Pilate
• Rosalinda Celentano = Satan (Devil)
• Claudia Gerini = Claudia Procula
• Fabio Sartor = Abenader
• Luca De Dominicis = Herod Antipas
• Mattia Sbragia = Caiaphas
• Chokri Ben Zagden = James son of Zebedee
• Toni Bertorelli = Annas
• Jarreth Merz = Simon of Cyrene
• Sergio Rubini = Dismas
• Francesco Cabras = Gesmas
• Giovanni Capalbo = Cassius
• Roberto Bestazoni = Malchus
• Sabrina Impacciatore = Seraphia
• Pietro Sarubbi = Barabbas
• Matt Patresi = Janus
• Emilio De Marchi = Scornful Roman 1
• Roberto Visconti = Scornful Roman 2
• Lello Giulivo = Brutish Roman

Production

Produced and released in the United States (2004). Distributed internationally.

Released in DVD (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2004).

External links

• Wikipedia.en
• The Internet Movie Database

• Category:2004, Top Films