And if we do see it, decide also whether the objections were justified. Now that the release date has finally arrived, each of us can decide for ourselves whether to see the film. The film is subtitled, as it was largely shot in the languages of the period, Aramaic and Latin.įor many months, and even more strongly for the past few weeks, we’ve all been subjected to a propaganda campaign in the media and on the Internet, attacking “The Passion” with a variety of “concerns” ranging from the possibly-valid to the irrelevant and outrageous. Mary of Agreda, and the New Testament books of John, Luke, Mark and Matthew.”īoth the Mel Gibson (the director) and James Caviezel (the actor who plays Jesus) are devout Roman Catholics. Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824) as collected in the book, The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Mystical City of God by St. This film’s script is based upon several sources, including the diaries of St. “This film tells the story of the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. Mel Gibson-“ Braveheart,” “ The Man Without a Face” Merz … Simon of Cyrene (Jarreth Merz)įrancis Dokyi (Francis Dokyi Baffour) … Herod's Servant Pietro Sarubbi (Pedro Sarubbi) … BarabbasĪbel Jafri (Abel Jafry) … 2nd Temple OfficerĪndrea Refuto (Andrea Ivan Refuto) … Young Jesus Romuald Andrzej Klos (Romuald Klos) … Roman Soldier

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