Title of film : The Gospel According to St. Matthew
Director Name : Pier Paolo Pasolini
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Producer : Alfredo Bini
Editor : Nino Baragli
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Synopsis : Considered a classic of genre of neorealism as well as of world cinema, the film retraces the life of Christ as per the Gospel of St. Matthew. Beginning from the Immaculate Conception to the Resurrection of Christ, this film borrows its dialogues directly from the Gospel of Matthew. When Jesus of Nazareth begins travelling through Palestine with his disciples, teaching primarily using parables, helping those in need with his powers and spreading the word of God, announcing the arrival of HisKingdom and the salvation of Israel, he attracts both followers who welcome him and sceptics who drive him away. Consequently, his proclamation that he is the Son of God and hence, the Messiah of Israel, brings him to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief priests and the elders of Galilee who have him arrested on charge of sedition against the Roman state, beaten, tried and crucified—exactly in line with the prophecy he had made. Three days after his crucifixion, he rises from the dead and gives final instructions to his disciples.
Director Bio : Italian intellectual, poet, novelist and motion-picture director also noted for being an actor, visual artist, playwright, translator and journalist, Pier Paolo Pasolini (March 5, 1922- November 2, 1975) is known for having demonstrated a unique and extraordinary cultural versatility, imparting to his creation a spiritual quality whilst denying any ultimate, transcendent truth. Furthermore an outspoken philosopher, painter and linguist, he challenged social norms and made strong political statements with his unorthodox views on homosexuality, Marxism, fascism and atheism, all of which made him a highly controversial figure. His body of work focused on the underside of modern life and was defined by potent imagery and thematic juxtapositions of the sacred and the profane, the pious and the perverse, the personal and the political. “An artist, if he's unselfish and passionate, is always a living protest. Just to open his mouth is to protest: against conformism, against what is official, public, or national, what everyone else feels comfortable with.” - Pier Paolo Pasolini, 1922-1975
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