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.
- Year: 1975
- Country: Italy
- Genre: History, Drama
- Studio: Orizzonte 2000
- Keyword: crucifixion, bethlehem, jerusalem, israel, messiah
- Director: Roberto Rossellini
- Cast: Pier Maria Rossi, Mita Ungaro, Carlos de Carvalho, Fausto Di Bella, Vernon Dobtcheff, Antonella Fasano