The Gospel According to Matthew

Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. 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.

Cast

Enrique Irazoqui

Enrique Irazoqui

as Cristo

Margherita Caruso

Margherita Caruso

as Maria (Giovane)

Susanna Pasolini

Susanna Pasolini

as Maria (Vecchia)

Marcello Morante

Marcello Morante

as Giuseppe

Mario Socrate

Mario Socrate

as Giovanni Battista

Settimio Di Porto

Settimio Di Porto

as Pietro

Alfonso Gatto

Alfonso Gatto

as Andrea

Luigi Barbini

Luigi Barbini

as Giacomo

Giacomo Morante

Giacomo Morante

as Giovanni

Giorgio Agamben

Giorgio Agamben

as Filippo

Reviews

CinemaSerf

This is a breathtaking piece of cinema. I haven't read the text for over forty years, so I cannot swear to the accuracy with which Pasolini reflects the actual gospel, but what is immediately striking is just how aggressive his version of "Cristo" is. Enrique Irazoqui is undoubtedly a beautiful man ...

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