Jesus of Nazareth

1942 1h 40m ES

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7.7

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★7.7TMDB · 11

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Synopsis

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The biblical story of The Messiah from his baptism through his crucifixion.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

José Cibrián
Jesús de Nazareth
Adriana Lamar
María Magdalena
Aurora Walker
La Virgen María
José Baviera
Poncio Pilato
Rafael María de Labra
Caifás
Enrique García Álvarez
San Pedro
José Pidal
Judas Iscariote
Arturo Soto Rangel
Sacerdote

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: José Díaz Morales
Writers: José Díaz Morales, Alfonso Lapeña
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Mexico

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ERA

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84 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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ERA

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Directed by José Díaz Morales, shot by Víctor Herrera. 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 Rodolfo Halffter. 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 Juan José Marino 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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José Cibrián and Adriana Lamar and Aurora Walker carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0233975 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

José Díaz Morales directs. Víctor Herrera behind the camera. Rodolfo Halffter scores. Juan José Marino cuts. Produced in Mexico. Dialogue in Spanish.

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184 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by José Díaz Morales, shot by Víctor Herrera. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Rodolfo Halffter. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Juan José Marino shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5José Cibrián and Adriana Lamar and Aurora Walker carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0233975 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.