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The Gospel According to St. Matthew

A Motion Picture which will be seen by the entire world - up to the end of the world!

7.4(428)19652h 17m3

Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers that be, so he and his teachings come to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief priests, and elders. They conspire to have him arrested, beaten, tried, and crucified, just as he prophesied to his followers.

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Language
Italian
  • faith
  • christianity
  • biography
  • black and white
  • jesus christ
  • antiquity

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Italy, France

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical (limited)New York City, New York17 Feb 1966
  • CzechiaCZ

    • Theatrical (limited)15+Film clubs only1 Dec 1999
  • FinlandFI

    • TheatricalK-163 Mar 1965
  • FranceFR

    • TheatricalTPVisa CNC 289703 Mar 1965
    • PhysicalDVD28 Oct 2003
    • Digital / OTTVOD1 Jan 2016
    • PhysicalBlu-Ray6 Jun 2023
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical69 Apr 1965
  • ItalyIT

    • PremiereVenice Film Festival4 Sept 1964
  • MexicoMX

    • Theatrical (limited)B3 Mar 1965
  • NetherlandsNL

    • Theatrical616 Sept 1965
    • Physical6DVD31 Mar 2003
    • TV6Nederland 111 Apr 2004
  • SwedenSE

    • Theatrical153 Mar 1965

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The Gospel According to St. Matthew was released on 3 March 1965.

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    CinemaSerf

    4/4/2022

    7/10

    This is a breathtaking piece of cinema. I haven't read the text for over forty years, so I cannot swear to the accuracy with which Pasolini reflects the actual gospel, but what is immediately striking is just how aggressive his version of "Cristo" is. Enrique Irazoqui is undoubtedly a beautiful man to look at, but unlike in so many more commercial iterations of this story, his character is portrayed as a strong, dema…

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