St. Matthew Passion
Released a few months after the Italian The Passion According to St. Mathew, this Austrian film is, like the earlier effort, based on a theatre piece. But whereas the Italian picture was inspired by Bach's oratorio, St. Mathew's Passion is a filmed record of a newly commissioned State Burgtheatre production. Actor Raoul Aslan movingly recites the biblical story of the last days of Christ, while the Philharmonic Orchestra of Vienna underscores his words. Director Ernst Marischka breaks up the visual monotony of the proceeding by utilizing a montage of photographs and paintings of the Middle Eastern regions where the original story took place. Reviewers felt that St. Mathew's Passion should have been promoted as a documentary rather than a dramatic feature.
TMDB
6.5/10
2 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- IT
Top billed cast
Release dates
AustriaAT
- TheatricalAA4 Nov 1949
ItalyIT
- Theatrical11 Jan 1949
JapanJP
- TheatricalG23 Jun 1953
Frequently asked questions
- When was St. Matthew Passion released?
- St. Matthew Passion was released on 11 January 1949.
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- What is the rating of St. Matthew Passion?
- St. Matthew Passion holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 2 votes.
- Who directed St. Matthew Passion?
- St. Matthew Passion (1949) was directed by Ernst Marischka.
- How long is St. Matthew Passion?
- St. Matthew Passion runs for 1h 20m.












