So what makesThe Gospel According to St. Matthewso special?
Well, you’ll have to see it to believe it.
To say thatThe Gospel According to St. Matthewis beloved by the film community would be an understatement.
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Discussing the two biblical musicals of 1973.
It was also included on his famed"Great Movies" list.
“I like the picture,” noted Soviet filmmakerAndrei Tarkovskyabout the film.
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“I like it precisely because its director did not succumb to the temptation of interpreting the Bible.”
This is, by far, the biggest draw to a film likeThe Gospel According to St. Matthew.
Much of the dialogue is derived straight from Matthew’s account, and the story is all there.
In revisiting the film,Catholic Culturerecounts Pasolini’s primary inspiration for making the film.
This is exactly right.
EvenEnrique Irazoqui’s Jesus Christ feels inspired by the Byzantine period,particularly this image.
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