Take advantage of the days off and put together a plan at home to enjoy these classics available on the different streaming platforms.
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For those who prefer to stay at home this Holy Week and enjoy a good movie, we bring you 5 options related to this period dedicated to reflecting on the life of Jesus, his crucifixion and resurrection. In this top are from classics such as “The Passion of the Christ” to “The Prince of Egypt”, an animated musical film, thinking of the little ones.
1.”Son of God”
This 2014 film is a film adaptation of the hit miniseries “The Bible.” It tells the story of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, from his birth through his teachings, to his crucifixion and subsequent resurrection.
This film is perfect to watch during the Easter holidays, since it tries to capture the life of Jesus on the screen. It stands out for its performances, visual effects, settings and has an orchestral soundtrack by Oscar winner Hans Zimmer. Directed by Christopher Spencer, it features the Portuguese Diogo Morgado as the protagonist in the role of Jesus, as well as the performance of Roma Downey in the role of the Virgin Mary, Amber Rose Revah who plays Mary Magdalene, Leila Mimmack as the young Virgin Mary , Conan Stevens as Goliath, William Houston as Moses, among others.
You can find this film on Prime Video.
2. The Ten Commandments
Tape from 1956, tells the story of Moses, who to escape the decree of the Pharaoh of Egypt, Ramses, condemning all newborn Hebrew males, is sent by his mother in a basket adrift in the Nile River. The daughter of the Pharaoh, noticing the presence of a baby, takes him in and raises him in the court of the royal palace. Until one day Moses discovers his Hebrew origin and meets his true family, which will lead him to leave his life as a prince to become a slave and lead his people, the Hebrews, in search of freedom.
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille, it is a classic that dramatizes the story of Moses, a favorite of Pharaoh’s family, who decides to give up his life of privileges to lead the Hebrew people towards freedom. It was shot on location in the Republic of Egypt, Mount Sinai, and the Sinai Peninsula, and features one of the largest film sets in movie history. With seven Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, it won Best Special Effects. It stars Charlton Heston as Moses, and great actors like Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne De Carlo, Debra Paget, John Derek, Cedric Hardwicke, Nina Foch, Martha Scott, Judith Anderson, and Vincent Price.
You can find this movie on Prime Video.
3. “The prince of Egypt”
In ancient Egypt, a desperate mother, in order to save her little one from being killed by the pharaoh, throws her newborn son into the Nile River. The baby is found by the queen, who gives the child the name of Moses and raises him as the brother of the heir to the throne, Ramses. However, years later, the Hebrew origin of Moses is discovered, causing a rift between the brothers.
It is an animated musical film that portrays the biblical passages of the story of Moses, directed by Brenda Chapman, Simon Wells and Steve Hickner and produced by DreamWorks. It features the voices of Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum, Danny Glover, Patrick Stewart, Helen Mirren, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Bobby Motown, etc. It earned two Golden Globe nominations, for best song and best score, and won an Oscar for best original song. The soundtrack was composed by Hans Zimmer and Stephen Schwartz wrote the songs for the film.
This animated movie is available on Prime Video.
4. “The Resurrection of Christ”
Clavius, an agnostic Roman centurion, and his assistant, Lucius, are assigned by Pontius Pilate, prefect of Judea, to investigate the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following his crucifixion, in order to combat the rumors of the resurrected messiah and prevent a revolt in Jerusalem. However, throughout the mission, doubts grow in the centurion regarding the existence of the supernatural and he will be confronted by the mysterious events that took place following the crucifixion.
Directing this epic biblical story of the resurrection, told through the eyes of a non-believer, was Kevin Reynolds, known for his work in films such as “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” and “Waterworld.” Starring Joseph Fiennes, it features performances by great actors such as Tom Felton, Cliff Curtis, Peter Firth, María Botto, Leonor Watling, among others.
This production is available on Netflix.
5. “The Passion of the Christ”
It tells the events that occurred in the last hours of Jesus of Nazareth, from the moment he went to the mount of olives to pray following the last supper, facing the temptations of Satan, and where he suffered the betrayal of Judas Iscariot, being arrested. and taken to Jerusalem to be tried for blasphemy, as denounced by the Pharisees.
Jesus claims to be King of the Jews and everyone makes fun of him, especially Pilate, the Roman governor in Palestine. This gives the people the option to choose who to save, the murderer Barabbas or Jesus, and the first one is chosen. Condemned to death, Jesus is led to Golgotha, where he will be crucified, guarded and scourged by Roman soldiers and forced to carry the heavy cross where he will die moments later.
A film directed by actor and director Mel Gibson, and with a script by Benedict Fitzgerald. It stars actors like James Caviezel who plays Jesus, Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene, Maia Morgenstern as Virgin Mary, Rosalinda Celentano as the Devil and Hristo Shopov as Pilate, with supporting roles by Francesco Cabras, Luca Lionelo, Claudia Gerini, Sergio Rubini, Christo Jivkov, among other actors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Ep6K4ZxFc
It is available on streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime and Star+.
Now you know what to watch this Easter holiday, movies with entertaining formats that tell the story of biblical characters, and that help to learn a little more regarding what this week represents, the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.
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