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Winnifred 2022-04-23 07:01:30

1. It's hard to find an actor who is more suitable for Jesus than JC, especially the eyes, which are abused by directors to the extent 2. Thousands of years of Western art history provide a modelling score for the crucifixion imagery in the film 3. Pre-modern punishment Mechanisms make executioners harlequins; pre-modern empires (Rome) are not good at invoking the approval of alien ruled (Jews) 4. The miraculous dilemma; if you are the savior, why don't you come down from the cross; Father, why do you forsake The Earthquake and the Destruction of the Temple, and the Resurrection 5. Sorrow always calls and gathers viewers and believers, and this movie pushes it to its peak with blood, scars, and tyranny

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The Passion of the Christ quotes

  • Pontius Pilate: What is truth, Claudia? Do you hear it, recognize it when it is spoken?

    Claudia Procles: Yes, I do. Don't you?

    Pontius Pilate: How? Can you tell me?

    Claudia Procles: If you will not hear the truth, no one can tell you.

    Pontius Pilate: Truth... do you want to know what my truth is, Claudia? I've been putting down rebellions in this rotten outpost for eleven years. If I don't condemn this man I know Caiphas will start a rebellion. If I do condemn him, then his followers may. Either way, there will be bloodshed. Caeser has warned me, Claudia. Warned me twice. He swore that the next time the blood would be mine. That is my truth!

  • Caiphas: They say you're a king. Where is this kingdom of yours? What line of kings do you descend from? Speak up! You're just the son of some obscure carpenter, no? Some say you're Elijah, but he was carried off to Heaven in a chariot! Why don't you say something? You've been brought here as a blasphemer! What do you say to that? Defend yourself.

    Jesus: I have spoken openly to everyone. I've taught in the Temple where we all gathered. Ask those who have heard what I have to say.

    Temple Guard: Is that how you address the High Priest? With arrogance?

    [the Temple guard strikes Jesus with authority]

    Jesus: If I have spoken evil, tell me what evil I have said. But if not, why do you hit me?