![]() There are numerous versions of the life of Christ out there, but this is by far the finest. While not graphic by today's standards, some of the scenes-baby boys being ripped from their mothers' arms and slaughtered, nails being driven into Jesus' hands-may disturb young and/or sensitive children. JESUS OF NAZARETH Best Christian Film, 1977 - 5-Star Masterpiece Powerfully Intelligent, Sublimely Moving Franco Zeffirelli is primarily known for his exquisite filming of Shakespeares plays - Romeo And Juliet, Hamlet, Taming Of The Shrew, etc. Zeffirelli diligently provides the sociopolitical background that gave rise to Jesus' following and the crisis in belief it caused for the people of Israel (and one or two Romans). Passages of the Bible are quoted verbatim, the locations have a Palestine-like authenticity, and, aside from some of the principals (Robert Powell as Jesus, Olivia Hussey as Mary, and Stacy Keach as Barabbas), many of the non-Roman characters are actually played by Semitic-looking actors. Director Franco Zeffirelli gives more than 12 minutes screen time each to the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. The film doesn't skimp on some of the other landmark events of this famous story either. ![]() Originally made for TV in 1977, this in-depth (six hours plus) version of Jesus' life is so thorough that the first hour is devoted solely to the story of his birth. Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Resurrection, this miniseries brings to life all the sweeping drama in the life of Jesus, as told by the Gospels.
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