Greece, in the 1920s, is occupied by the Turks. The country is in turmoil with entire villages uproo...read more
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Greece, in the 1920s, is occupied by the Turks. The country is in turmoil with entire villages uprooted. The site of the movie is a Greek village that conducts a passion play each year. The leading citizens of the town, under the auspices of the Patriarch, choose those that will play the parts in the Passion. A stuttering shepherd is chosen to play Jesus. The town butcher (who wanted to be Jesus) is chosen as Judas. The town prostitute is chosen as Mary Magdalene. The rest of the disciples are also chosen. As the movie unfolds, the Passion Play becomes a reality. A group of villagers, uprooted by the war and impoverished, arrive at the village led by their priest. The wealthier citizens of the town want nothing with these people and manipulate a massacre. In the context of the 1920s, each of the characters plays out their biblical role in actuality.
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Country: France, Italy
Genre: Drama
1h 35m
Not available for United States
1
1
The Favourite
The English Patient
Slumdog Millionaire
Cabaret
The Artist
Schindler's List
The King's Speech
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Behind the Candelabra
The Last Emperor
A Man for All Seasons
Gandhi
Gravity
Titanic
The Hurt Locker
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