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Sheila 2021-12-28 08:01:21

The film’s title, Calvary, is Calvary where Jesus was crucified. In fact, this priest is like a modern version of Jesus. As a "righteous man," he was subjected to hostility, questioning, mocking, ridicule, and murder to complete his suffering. However, the effect does not seem to be so satisfactory.

The two results just confirm the words of St. Augustine quoted in the opening title: Do not despair; One of the thieves was saved. Do not presume; One of the thieves was damned.

Here are two thieves who were crucified with Jesus . Yes: Don't despair, the thieves can still be saved; don't act rashly, the thieves will be punished. It's a pity that the Chinese subtitles I saw were simply random translations that would mislead the audience.

(Well, this allusion is also used in "Waiting for Godot", but the irony is quite strong. Of course, you can use this as an inspirational quote, try hard to become warmer, and don't try hard to kill you. (눈_눈) says You are cute! Go confess!)


There are some differences in the records of these two thieves in the Bible. Augustine's words correspond to chapter 23 of the Gospel of Luke. (The original text of "Luke" is not a "thief.") The

film is about the Irish Catholic Church. The clergy have sexually abused children, corrupted, cowardly, and the church has fallen. The following text uses the Scotch Bible.


23:32 Two other murderers were also taken and died with Jesus.

23:33 When they reached the place called Calvary, they nailed Jesus to the cross there; they also nailed the two murderers: one on the right and one on the left.

23:34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them! Because they don't know what they are doing." They divided his clothes by casting lots.

23:35 The people stood and watched. The leaders sneered and said: "Others, he saved them; if this person is God's victim, the chosen, save himself!"

23:36 The soldiers also teased him and came and passed him the vinegar. Say:

23:37 "If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself!"

23:38 On top of him there is a guilt card written in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew: "This is the king of the Jews."

23:39 Among the hanging criminals, one insulted Jesus and said, "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!"

23:40 Another criminal reprimanded him and said, "Since you have received the same punishment , Are you not even afraid of God?

23:41 This is taken for granted to us, because what we have received is worthy of what we do; but this person has never done anything improper.”

23:42 Then Say: "Jesus, when you come to be king, please remember me!"

23:43 Jesus said to him: "I tell you the truth: Today you will be with me in Paradise."

23:44 At this time, It was about the sixth hour, and everything was dark until the ninth hour.

23:45 The sun lost its light, and the veil of the sanctuary split from the middle.

23:46 Jesus cried out: "Father! I entrust my soul in your hands." After saying this, he broke. gas.

23:47 When the centurion saw what had happened, he glorified God and said, "This man is really a righteous man."

23:48 All the crowds who came to see the scene, seeing these things, beat their chests, gone back.

23:49 All those who knew Jesus, and the women who accompanied him by Galilee, stood at a distance and watched these things.

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Calvary quotes

  • Father Leary: Jesus Christ! What happened to you?

    Father James Lavelle: Brendan Lynch.

    Father Leary: Brendan Lynch? He is a Buddhist!

    Father James Lavelle: So what if he is a fucking Buddhist? You think Buddhists don't beat people up? You think Buddhists don't fuck their kids like everyone else?

    Father Leary: You are obviously very upset.

    Father James Lavelle: Tibetians spit on blind people in the street! They are killing albinos in Africa! You are so fucking naive!

    Father Leary: Please do not curse at me, Father. I think it would be best to countinue this conversation in the morning, when you are sober.

    Father James Lavelle: Why you are a fucking priest at all? You should be a fucking accountant or a fucking insurance man!

  • Father James Lavelle: The limits of His mercy have not been set.