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Killing Jesus

2015 2h 12m EN
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★6.3TMDB · 103
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Synopsis
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Jesus of Nazareth’s life and ministry were subject to seismic social and political events that led to his execution and changed the world forever.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Christopher Menaul
Writers
Walon Green
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom, Morocco

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, Morocco.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Christopher Menaul, shot by Ousama Rawi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Trevor Morris. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Xavier Russell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Haaz Sleiman and Eoin Macken and Emmanuelle Chriqui carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3609402 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Christopher Menaul directs. Ousama Rawi behind the camera. Trevor Morris scores. Xavier Russell cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, Morocco. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 11 years ago.
  • 2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, Morocco.
  • 3Directed by Christopher Menaul, shot by Ousama Rawi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Trevor Morris. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Xavier Russell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Haaz Sleiman and Eoin Macken and Emmanuelle Chriqui carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt3609402 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Ousama Rawi
Original score
Trevor Morris
Editing
Xavier Russell
Production design
Tom McCullagh
Costume design
Stefano De Nardis
Runtime
132 min · 2h 12m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$12,000,000
Original language
EN

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Christopher Menaul

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Production companies

Who made it

  • DU

    Dune Films

    MA

  • Scott Free Productions

    Scott Free Productions

    GB

Key crew

  • BookBill O'Reilly
  • BookMartin Dugard
  • Production DesignTom McCullagh
  • Art DirectionNigel Pollock
  • Art DirectionAziz Rafiq
  • Set DecorationElizabeth Brennan
  • Costume DesignStefano De Nardis
  • CastingHamid Ait Timaghrit
  • CastingElaine Grainger
  • Executive ProducerWalon Green
  • EditorXavier Russell
  • ProducerAidan Elliott
  • ProducerMark Huffam
  • Executive ProducerMary Lisio
  • Executive ProducerHeather Moran
  • Executive ProducerBill O'Reilly
  • Executive ProducerCharlie Parsons
  • Executive ProducerRidley Scott
  • Executive ProducerTeri Weinberg
  • Executive ProducerDavid W. Zucker
  • Associate ProducerElissa Johnson
  • Co-ProducerTom Moran

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • roman empire
  • biography
  • paranoid fantasy
  • religion
  • jesus christ

Release history · US

When it landed

  • TV2015-03-29

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