The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1964) (original) (raw)
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Original title
Il Vangelo secondo Matteo
Year
1964
Running time
137 min.
Country
Italy
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Co-production Italy-France;
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Synopsis
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.
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Awards
1964: Venice: Special Jury Prize
1966: 3 Nominations for Oscar: OST (adapted), Costume Design B&W, Art Dir. B&W
1966: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film
1966: National Board of Review: Top Best Foreign Films
Critics' reviews
- "Pasolini uses a complex but seemingly stark and simple visual style, and he evokes wonderful performances from nonprofessionals Enrique Irazoqui, Margherita Caruso, and Marcello Morante."
- "This highly political interpretation of the passion is as scandalous in its own way as Mel Gibson's but more poetic, more contemporary in its impact, and more serious in its overall morality."
- "Seen as a Catholic-Marxist statement at the time (...) Pasolini's cinematic accomplishment still impresses."
- "Certainly Pasolini's most satisfying movie."
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- 47 My Favorite Italian Movies (47)
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