Topic: Biblical

Direction Dallas Jenkins

Cast Erick Avari · Lance E. Nichols · Sara Anne · Kirk B.R. Woller

Direction Pier Paolo Pasolini

Cast Enrique Irazoqui · Margherite Caruso · Marcello Morante · Luigi Barbini

Synopsis The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1964) unfolds along a rugged, desolate shoreline where Jesus commences his teachings, predominantly through parables. He gathers followers, presenting himself as stern, direct, and exacting. He declares that he brings division, not harmony. Jesus...

Direction Danièle Huillet · Jean-Marie Straub

Cast Günter Reich · Louis Devos · Eva Csapo · Roger Lucas

Synopsis Moses and Aaron (1975) is a cinematic adaptation directed by the French filmmaking duo Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet, inspired by Arnold Schoenberg's unfinished opera of the same name. Initially released in 1973, this film was showcased in the United...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Charlton Heston · Yul Brynner · Anne Baxter · Edward G. Robinson

Synopsis The Ten Commandments (1956) begins with the desperate plight of Hebrew males in Egypt, where Pharaoh Rameses I decrees their execution. To save her newborn son, a Hebrew mother places him in a basket and sets him afloat on the...

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Willem Dafoe · Harvey Keitel · Barbara Hershey · Victor Argo

Synopsis The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) presents a unique and thought-provoking exploration of the final days of Jesus Christ, diverging significantly from traditional depictions of the "Messiah." This film portrays a Jesus who grapples with profound doubts about his mission...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Theodore Roberts · Charles de Rochefort · Estelle Taylor · Julia Faye

Synopsis The Ten Commandments (1923) begins with the epic tale of Moses guiding the Israelites from Egypt towards the Promised Land, culminating in the dramatic receipt of the sacred tablets and the subsequent incident of the golden calf worship. The narrative...

Direction Franco Zeffirelli

Cast Robert Powell · Anne Bancroft · James Mason · Rod Steiger

Synopsis Jesus of Nazareth (TV Miniseries) (1977) is an extensive, six-hour-plus television adaptation that delves deeply into the life of Jesus. The first hour is dedicated to the narrative of his birth, setting a detailed and immersive tone for the rest...

Direction Alex Rudzinski · David Leveaux

Cast John Legend · Sara Bareilles · Alice Cooper · Ben Daniels

Synopsis Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (TV) (2018) presents a dynamic live performance of the iconic rock opera, chronicling the tumultuous final days in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot and other key...

Direction Norman Jewison

Cast Ted Neeley · Carl Anderson · Yvonne Elliman · Barry Dennen

Synopsis Jesus Christ, Superstar (1973) is a cinematic adaptation of the renowned concept album and Broadway phenomenon crafted by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. The narrative unfolds over the final six days of Jesus Christ's life, as seen through the...

Direction András Jeles

Cast Péter Bocsor · Júlia Mérö · Eszter Gyalog · György Belme

Direction Stuart Cooper

Cast Neil Dickson · Amanda Pays · Diane Venora · Denis Quilley

Direction Derek W. Hayes · Stanislav Sokolov

Synopsis The Miracle Maker (2000) presents an animated portrayal of Jesus' life, as witnessed and experienced by a young boy. This heartwarming film offers a unique perspective, allowing viewers to see the miracles and teachings of Jesus through the innocent and...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast H.B. Warner · Dorothy Cumming · Ernest Torrence · Jacqueline Logan

Synopsis The King of Kings (1927) marks the inception of Cecil B. DeMille's enduring fascination with biblical narratives, a theme he would revisit throughout his illustrious career. This silent film masterfully blends DeMille's signature visual grandeur and historical accuracy with a...

Direction Philip Saville

Cast Henry Ian Cusick · Stuart Bunce · Daniel Kash · Stephen Russell

Synopsis The Gospel of John (2003) presents the narrative of Jesus' life as recounted by the apostle John, with a compelling narration by Christopher Plummer. This film adaptation is based on the Gospel of John, which was penned approximately two generations...

Direction David Mallet

Cast Donny Osmond · Maria Friedman · Richard Attenborough · Joan Collins

Synopsis Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999) presents a lively and comedic musical adaptation of the biblical tale of Joseph. The narrative follows the journey of Joseph, a favored son of Jacob, who is sold into slavery by his jealous...

Direction Robert Day

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Robert Foxworth · Eddie Albert · Raymond Burr

Synopsis Peter and Paul (TV Miniseries) (1981) follows the journey of two pivotal figures in early Christianity, Peter the Fisherman and Paul of Tarsus, as they navigate the challenges of leading the Church. The miniseries delves into their efforts to spread...

Direction James Sibley Watson · Melville Webber

Cast Friedrich Haak · Hildegarde Watson · Dorthea House · Lewis Whitbeck

Synopsis Lot in Sodom (1933) is an experimental short film that draws inspiration from the biblical narrative of Sodom and Gomorrah. This avant-garde piece delves into the themes and events surrounding the destruction of these ancient cities, offering a unique and...

Direction Tim Mahoney

Cast Charles Aling · Manfred Bietak · John Bimson · Mansour Boraik

Synopsis Patterns of Evidence: Exodus (2014) delves into the historical accuracy of the Bible, questioning whether its accounts are rooted in fact or merely fictional narratives. The documentary, directed by Tim Mahoney, focuses on the pivotal story of the Exodus from...

Direction Simon Wells · Steve Hickner · Brenda Chapman

Synopsis The Prince of Egypt (1998) presents an animated retelling of Moses' life, as chronicled in the Old Testament's Book of Exodus. The narrative revolves around the intertwined destinies of two brothers, one raised as a royal prince and the other...

Direction Mel Gibson

Cast Jim Caviezel · Monica Bellucci · Maia Morgenstern · Francesco Cabras

Synopsis The Passion of the Christ (2004) is a cinematic portrayal of the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. The narrative begins in the Garden of Olives (Gethsemane), where Jesus retreats to pray following the Last Supper....