The final days of Jesus from the time he enters the city of Jerusalem. Viewed as a threat, it is decided that he must be captured, tried, and executed as a criminal, a plan aided and abetted by disciple Judas Iscariot.
Is it worth the watch? If you're into film history, sure. If you’re looking for something that moves fast or feels modern, stay away. This 1935 version of the passion story is a bit like visiting a museum; it’s quiet, a little bit cold, and feels like it’s behind glass. The pacing is… well, it’s not really pacing. It’...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Julien Duvivier
Maurice Elvey
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"Is it worth the watch? If you're into film history, sure. If you’re looking for something that moves fast or feels modern, stay away. This 1935 version of the passion story is a bit like visiting a museum; it’s quiet, a little bit cold, and feels like it’s behind glass. The pacing is… well, it’s not really pacing. It’s more like a series of stiff tableaux that just sort of happen. Sometimes the camera hangs around on a face for a few seconds too long, and you start counting the wrinkles or wond..."
Julien Duvivier
France
