This movie is really one of the better movies out there. It sort of stinks as a whole that everybody doesn't love it.
Everybody should try and obtain this DVD.
I hope everybody who buys DVDs, will please go out and spend their good money on this one.
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Originally made for TV in 1977, this in-depth version of Jesus' life is so thorough that ... more
the first hour is devoted solely to the story of his birth. The film doesn't skimp on some of the other landmark events of this famous story either. Director Franc...
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Originally made for TV in 1977, this in-depth version of Jesus' life is so thorough that ... more
the first hour is devoted solely to the story of his birth. The film doesn't skimp on some of the other landmark events of this famous story either. Director Franc...
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From before the nativity to the Crucifixion and Resurrection, Jesus of Nazareth brings to ... more
life all the majesty and sweeping drama of the Gospels. Robert Powell plays Jesus and a star-studded international cast adds depth and humanity to the roles of th...
From before the nativity to the Crucifixion and Resurrection Jesus Of Nazareth brings to ... more
life all the majesty and sweeping drama of the Gospels. Robert Powell plays Jesus and a star-studded international cast adds depth and humanity to the roles of th...
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When Joseph Ratzinger was elected Pope Benedict XVI in April 2005 he became the most ... more
accomplished theologian to ascend to the Papacy in several hundred years. Over the previous fifty years of his life he had written scores of theological works; even his critics have acknowledged his erudition and intellect. Accessible and illuminating "Jesus of Nazareth" is an antidote to the academic search for the 'historical' Jesus. Written by an author who is not only the head of the Catholic Church but also a respected theologian in his own right this book is full of insight humility and honesty. The Pope has called Jesus of Nazareth 'solely an expression of my personal search "for the face of the Lord". Everyone is free then to contradict me. I would only ask my readers for that initial willingness to sympathise without which there can be no understanding.' The author's fundamental purpose in this book is to restore and renew 'the interior friendship with Jesus... a figure that makes sense and feels right in historical terms.' An informative and insightful portrait of the figure that emerges in the Gospels it is a deeply spiritual work that contends with the dramatic and provocative questions of faith. Important and valuable to those disillusioned by troubled times and in the wake of "The Da Vinci Code's" scepticism "Jesus of Nazareth" will engage and provoke thought in anyone who seeks a relationship with God.
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In this bold momentous work the Pope - in his first book written as Benedict XVI - seeks ... more
to salvage the person of Jesus from recent 'popular' depictions and to restore Jesus' true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer the Pope shares a rich compelling flesh-and-blood portrait of Jesus and incites us to encounter face to face the central figure of the Christian faith.
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In this bold, momentous work, the Pope - in his first book written as Benedict XVI - seeks ... more
to salvage the person of Jesus from recent 'popular' depictions and to restore Jesus' true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope shares a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of Jesus and incites us to encounter, face to face, the central figure of the Christian faith.
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Available for the first time on DVD, this full un-edited version is a compelling portrayal ... more
of the life and death of Jesus (Robert Powell). Traced from birth, through to childhood, his baptism by John the Baptist (Michael York) and the miracles; culminating in his Crucifixion and Resurrection.Four years in the making, this powerful epic has been critically acclaimed by religious leaders worldwide for its sensitivity and passion. Directed by Oscar nominee, Franco Zeffirelli, this internationally acclaimed and award-winning screen version of the life of Jesus is a captivating production coupled with historical and religious accuracy.Robert Powell stars as Jesus and a star studded international cast ads depth and humanity to the roles of the saints, sinners and ordinary people who walked in the footsteps of the Lord.
Production Year: 1997 - Drama - Director: Gillian Armstrong - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Cate Blanchett, Ciaran Hinds, Tom Wilkinson, Richard Roxburgh
Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
Advantages: Fantastic acting, direction, location Disadvantages: None at all
In 1977 I remember sitting glued to the TV each week watching the serialisation of Franco Zeffirelli's epic Jesus of Nazareth.
When Dave asked me if there were any DVD's that I would like as part of my Christmas present I said that I would like the DVD of Jesus of Nazareth so that I could watch it again whenever I wanted to.
The one that Dave got for me was the Special Edition DVD in a black metal case with a picture of the face of Jesus (Robert Powell) on the front.
The DVD set consists of two discs each split into two parts. The total running time is 374 minutes which works out at 6 hours and 14 minutes so you probably wouldn't want to watch it all in one go then! It has a PG certification with a warning that some scenes may be unsuitable for small children, which is logical enough considering that the crucifixion is shown ...
Franco Zeffirelli's four part television production of 'Jesus Of Nazareth'.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
ITV DVD; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date
27/03/2000
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
37115 00543
Barcode
5037115005434
Featured
Robert Olivier
Languages
Main Language
English
Subtitle Language
None
Hearing Impaired Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
Interactive Menus, Scene Access
Aspect Ratio
4:3 Full Frame
Sound
Dolby Digital Stereo
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital Stereo English
DVD Description
This epic chronicle of Christ begins with the arrangements of the wedding between Joseph and Mary, proceeds through Jesus' birth, his encounter with John the Baptist, and all the way to the grueling, transfigurative end. The all-star cast includes Anne Bancroft, Laurence Olivier, Michael York, James Mason, Rod Steiger, and Robert Powell as Jesus. As the beautiful locations, superb performances, and reverent portrayals reveal, Franco Zeffirelli (OTELLO, HAMLET) directed this six-hour-plus television miniseries with palpable passion.
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