Here are some foreign movies about Jesus Christ
HOLY WEEK 2024 – Here are some foreign movies about Jesus Christ that you can binge-watch during the Lenten season.
This Holy Week, many individuals seek meaningful ways to reflect on the core themes of their faith, especially the life, teachings, and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. A powerful medium for such contemplation is through movies.
Through carefully crafted stories and evocative visuals, films can provide viewers with a profound opportunity to engage with the spiritual significance of this sacred time. Here are five selected films you can watch:
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) – Directed by George Stevens, this film depicts the biblical story of the life of Jesus from Nazareth, from the Nativity to the Ascension.
Jesus The Nazareth (1977) – Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, this film portrays the birth, life, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus.
The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) – This film explores the life of Jesus as he faces the trials encountered by all humans, including his final temptation before being crucified.
The Passion of the Christ (2004) – Directed by Mel Gibson, this film presents the last 12 hours of Jesus’ life, emphasizing his suffering. It begins with Jesus’ arrival at Gethsemane, including Judas Iscariot’s betrayal and Jesus’ final crucifixion and death. Actor Jim Caviezel portrays Christ. Gibson, a traditional Catholic, stated that he follows Roman Catholic beliefs before the Second Vatican Council from 1962-1965. The film was controversial due to its realistic and heart-wrenching portrayal of the suffering of Jesus before and after his crucifixion. There were even reports of heart attacks while watching the film in theaters.
Son of God (2014) – Directed by Christopher Spencers, this film depicts the journey and teachings of Jesus Christ until he is crucified and resurrected.
The Young Messiah (2016) – Based on Anne Rice’s novel “Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt,” this film shows the childhood of Jesus Christ, how his knowledge of his divine identity and mission grew. Set in the first century, the film follows a seven-year-old Jesus as he and his family return to Nazareth from Egypt, facing the implications of his miraculous birth and the expectations placed upon him.
