

He Who Must Die
1920s Greece is occupied by the Turks. A country in turmoil with entire villages uprooted. A small community conduct their annual Passion Play. The leading citizens, under auspices of the Patriarch, choose the actors: a stuttering shepherd as Jesus, the town butcher as Judas, the town prostitute as Mary Magdalene, and so on. As the story unfolds, the Passion becomes a reality.
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- French
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United StatesUS
- Theatrical28 Dec 1958
FranceFR
- Theatrical3 May 1957
GermanyDE
- Theatrical16Europa22 Nov 1957
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He Who Must Die was released on 3 May 1957.
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micar6
5/25/2024
This is an astonishing film overlooked for decades. Beautiful black-and-white cinematography, top-notch dialogue, and great acting make HE WHO MUST DIE excellent. It deals with large, philosophical themes not attempted in 21st Century cinema. It examines the true meaning of Christianity - differentiating those in name from those who practice. Set in a Greek village still ruled by Turkey, the universal themes of honor…
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