The Messiah
140 mins
Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.
Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Screenplay
Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Producer
Mario Montuori
Director of Photography
Mark Lombardo
Second Assistant Director
Giorgio Bertolini
Art Direction
Marcella De Marchis
Costume Design
Osvaldo Desideri
Set Decoration