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6.6Rossellini 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.
Released: 1975-10-24140 minDir: Roberto RosselliniHistory, Drama
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Cast
- Pier Maria Rossi as Jesus
- Mita Ungaro as Virgin Mary
- Carlos de Carvalho as John the Baptist
- Fausto Di Bella as Saul
- Vernon Dobtcheff as Samuel
- Antonella Fasano as Maria Magdalena
Themes
- crucifixion
- bethlehem
- jerusalem
- messiah
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- drama film
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Original language
- Italian
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Screenwriter
- Roberto Rossellini
- Cast member
- John Karlsen
- Composer
- Mario Nascimbene
- Production company
- France 3
- Cinematographer
- Mario Montuori
- Duration
- 140
- FilmAffinity ID
- 724124
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- publication date
- 1975-01-01
- title
- Il messia
- film editor
- Jolanda Benvenuti
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