The Messiah

Rossellini 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.

Director: Roberto Rossellini

Cast: Pier Maria Rossi, Mita Ungaro, Carlos de Carvalho, Fausto Di Bella, Vernon Dobtcheff, Antonella Fasano, Jean Martin, Toni Ucci

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.