After a confusing exchange with a strange man (Alan Bates) they find hiding in their family barn, Kathy Bostock (Hayley Mills) and her young siblings jump to the conclusion that the man -- in reality an escaped killer -- is none other than Jesus Christ. Excitement erupts as word spreads...
This article starts with a short introduction to the history of films about Jesus Christ. These were already produced in 1897, within two years of the first ever showing of any film. At first the churches seemed to react positively, but later their attitude reversed. Later yet the churches ...
Before voting in the poll, members were advised, “For anyone wanting to read more on this subject before voting, here’s a discussion thread in the group on “Earlier historical versions of Jesus Christ”: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/…” A selection of poll respondents’ comments...
With the history of the film The last temptation of Christ in the world and especially in South Africa in mind, the question arises whether only films about Jesus which portray the Gospels literally should be made. A further question, however, is whether it is possible to portray the Gospels...
Christian Films - Every movie on our website has a message for Jesus Christ.
In The God Man, filmmaker Darren Wilson turns his focus on the most famous person in history, Jesus Christ. Led by a series of dreams, chance encounters, and impossible timing, Darren follows a spiritual rabbit trail that eventually leads to a remarkable conclusion about the nature and characte...
In The God Man, filmmaker Darren Wilson turns his focus on the most famous person in history, Jesus Christ. Led by a series of dreams, chance encounters, and impossible timing, Darren follows a spiritual rabbit trail that eventually leads to a remarkable conclusion about the nature and characte...
When an insane British aristocrat inherits his family's estate, he believes he's Jesus Christ and embarks on a crusade to save humanity. This wildly satirical black comedy skewers British society, religion, and politics with biting wit and razor-sharp dialogue. With its unforgettable characters ...
Christian Films - Every movie on our website has a message for Jesus Christ.
Jesus films abound, but less appreciated are the numerous hidden Jesus characters built into popular films, the Christ-figures. Although their existence, re-discovery and crafting is an ever-burgeoning area of academic religious discourse, Christfigures are frequently ignored by critics, unappreciated ...