A pedagogical cinematic exploration of Jesus Christ's life through historical context and parables rather than traditional miracles.
Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.
Roberto Rossellini
Rating: 6.6/10 (21 votes)