The gospel according to St. Matthew [videorecording] / [presented by] Legend Films ; written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini ; produced by Alfredo Bini.
Title from disc surface. Enrique Irazoqui, Susanna Pasolini, Mario Socrate. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1964. "Restored and in color for the first time"--Container. Bonus material: Pier Paolo Pasolini bio and filmography; restored original black and white extended version (137 min.).
Summary:
Pier Paolo Pasolini's masterpiece comes to life in color in this film about the life of Jesus Christ according to Matthew. The story begins with His birth and illustrates how his teachings attracted not only his disciples, but crowds of believers. When the Pharisees, chief priests and elders learn of Jesus, they conspire to have Him arrested, beaten, tried and crucified on the cross.
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