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What is the
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The film tells the story
of the last twelve hours leading up to Jesus Christ�s death on the
cross, and ends with His Resurrection. Mel Gibson has said, "It's very visual, and it's about something
that has�affected civilization in every possible way you can imagine."
The Passion of the Christ will be
in theaters February 25, 2004 (Ash Wednesday), marking the start of Lent. |
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Will
the movie have English subtitles? |
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The trailer does not
include English subtitles, but the movie will. The Passion of the Christ
is in Aramaic, Latin, and Hebrew, the languages Jesus
and his disciples
spoke, to keep the authenticity. The screenplay was translated
into Latin and Aramaic by Jesuit linguistics professor Bill Fulco. |
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Did someone
get hit by lightening during production? |
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Assistant director Jan
Michelini was struck by lighting twice during filming, according
to The Associated Press. The first time, a bolt struck his umbrella,
singeing the tips of his fingers, and the second time,
several months later, both Michelini and star Jim Caviezel were hit.
Neither were seriously injured.
In an interview, Gibson
said, "There have been
a lot of unusual things happening, good things like people
being healed of diseases, a couple of people have had sight
and hearing
restored, another guy was struck by lightning while we were
filming the crucifixion scene and he just got up and walked
away."
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Is the movie
anti-semitic? |
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Even though many Jews
support the movie, a few have show concern that in telling the
history and portraying the reality of Jesus' sufferings, it might
stir up
anti-semitism. However, even though Jesus was a Jew and was
crucified by some Romans and Jews,
the Bible is very clear on why Jesus really died- to pay for the
sins of all who would receive him. It is our sins that crucified
Jesus.
"But God demonstrates His own love toward us,
in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8.
Also see Romans 6:23, 10:9-13; I Timothy 1:15)
In a statement, Gibson
said, "Anti-Semitism is not only contrary to my
personal beliefs, it is also contrary to the core message of
my movie. The Passion is a film meant to inspire, not offend."
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Where was it
filmed? |
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Shooting switched between the famous Cinecitta studios just outside Rome and the town of Matera, in southern Italy.
Matera is famous for an ancient district with caves, streets, and houses similar to Jerusalem at the time of Jesus.
The film is produced by Icon Productions, and distributed by New Market Films.
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Is Mel Gibson
acting in the movie? |
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Mel Gibson is not starring in the movie, but he produced, directed,
and paid $20-25 million of his own money to make it. Jim
Caviezel was cast
in the
role of Jesus
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Who else is
in the cast? |
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The cast includes:
Jim Caviezel (Jesus Christ)
Monica Bellucci (Mary Magdalene)
Rosalinda
Celentano (Satan)
Sergio Rubini (Dismas)
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What will the
film be rated? |
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Because Gibson wanted to accurately portray the suffering
of Christ, the movie will have an R-rating. Parents should be advised
that the movie will be more vivid and graphic than previous films
about Jesus. |
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How can I find
out more about Jesus Christ and Christianity? |
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Visit Christian.org/Jesus for
answers to quesitons about Christianity and learn more about Jesus Christ. |
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