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The Best and Worst Jesus Films


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From the "Last Temptation" to "Life of Brian," so many filmmakers have tried their hand at portraying the greatest story ever told, with mixed results. Matthew Page — author of 100 Bible Films and the creator of the Bible Films Blog — joins Helen and Dave to discuss the best and worst Jesus movies. 
 
Here are trailers and clips from some of the films discussed in today's episode:

  • Roundhay Garden Scene (1888) filmed in Leeds!
  • La Vie du Christ (1906)
  • Son of Man (1969)
  • Il Messia (1975)
  • Life of Brian (1979)
  • The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) 
  • The Passion of the Christ (2004)
  • BBC’s The Passion (2008)
  • Mary Magdalene (2018)
  • The Chosen (2019)
  • Assassin 33 AD (2020)

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