The Gospel According to Matthew
The Gospel According to St. Matthew is a 1964 epic biblical drama film in the Italian neorealist style, written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. It is a cinematic rendition of the story of Jesus according to the Gospel of Matthew, from the Nativity through the Resurrection.
Plot
In Galilee during the Roman Empire, Jesus of Nazareth travels around the country with his disciples, healing the blind, raising the dead, exorcising demons and proclaiming the arrival of the Kingdom of God and the salvation of Israel. He claims to be the Son of God and so, therefore, the prophesied Messiah of Israel, which brings him into direct confrontation with the Jewish temple leaders. He is arrested, handed over to the Romans and charged with sedition against the Roman state, of which he is declared innocent by the Roman governor of Judea, but is, nevertheless, crucified at the behest of the Temple leaders. He rises from the dead after three days.
Awards
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| author | Pier Paolo Pasolini |
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| award | Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival |
| contentLocation | Jerusalem |
| director | Pier Paolo Pasolini |
| editor | Nino Baragli |
| genre | drama |
| keywords | arrest crucifixion crucify disciple exorcising demons galilee governor heal messiah nazareth pontius pilate resurrection of jesus rise roman empire son of god the king |
| musicBy | Luis Bacalov |
| nomination | Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment |
| producer | Alfredo Bini |
| productionCompany | Arco Film Lux Compagnie Cinématographique |
| publisher | Titanus Distribuzione |
| recordedAt | Apulia Basilicata Catania Crotone |
| theme | epic |