The Gospel According to St. Matthew ( Il vangelo secondo Matteo )

The Gospel According to St. Matthew (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Original Title: Il vangelo secondo Matteo
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio )
Italian ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Italian ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
138 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Deleted Scenes
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Trailer(s)
Booklet
Remastered
Blu-Ray & DVD Combo

Movie filmed in 1964 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )
Italy ( Italy, Greece )

Directed By:
Pier Paolo Pasolini

Written By:
Pier Paolo Pasolini

Actors:
Enrique Irazoqui ..... Christ
Margherita Caruso ..... Mary (younger)
Susanna Pasolini ..... Mary (older)
Marcello Morante ..... Joseph
Mario Socrate ..... John the Baptist
Settimio Di Porto ..... Peter
Alfonso Gatto ..... Andrew
Luigi Barbini ..... James
Giacomo Morante ..... John
Giorgio Agamben ..... Philip
Guido Cerretani ..... Bartholomew
Rosario Migale ..... Thomas
Ferruccio Nuzzo ..... Matthew
Marcello Galdini ..... James son of Alphus
Elio Spaziani ..... Thaddeus

Synopsis:

Relating his facts in straight-on documentary fashion, Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1964 Biblical film stars Enrique Irazoqui as Jesus. In it, Christ and his followers are depicted as gentle radicals working against the grain of the unjust Roman power structure. Typically offbeat Pasolini touches include having Satan disguise himself as a Catholic priest and the casting of the director's own mother as the Virgin Mary. The music is selected from a variety of sources, from Bach to American spirituals. Il Vangelo Secondo Matteo was released in the U.S. as The Gospel According to St. Matthew - much to the discomfort of Pasolini, who didn't want Matthew designated as a saint.

Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. He comes to bring a sword, not peace, he says. He's in a hurry, moving from place to place near the Sea of Galilee, sometimes attracting a multitude, sometimes being driven away. His parables often take on the powers that be, so he and his teachings come to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief priests, and elders. They conspire to have him arrested, beaten, tried, and crucified, just as he prophesied to his followers. After he dies, he appears to his disciples and gives them final instructions.

The life of Jesus Christ according to the Gospel of Matthew. Pasolini shows Christ as a marxist avant-la-lettre and therefore uses half of the text of Matthew.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 02 March, 2015.

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