Christus (1916 Antamoro), film

Christus (1916) is a silent film directed by Giulio Antamoro

Abstract

Acted by a company of Italian players and shot on locations in Egypt and Palestine, the film follows the biblical account of the story of Jesus of Nazareth from the events directly preceding his birth to his crucifixion, resurrection and ascension.

Cast

• Alberto Pasquali = Jesus of Nazareth
• Amleto Novelli = Pontius Pilate
• Leda Gys = Mary of Nazareth
• Augusto Mastripietri = Judas Iscariot

Editions and translations

Produced in Italy (1916). First released in Spain (8 April 1916) and Italy (Rome: 8 November 1916). Distributed in the United States (New York, NY: Criterion Theatre, 3 April 1917), Sweden (21 December 1917), Portugal (23 March 1918), Japan (20 January 1921), Germany (Berlin: 26 October 1921), ...

External links

• [ Wikipedia]
• The Internet Movie Database