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How would you like to spend your Easter weekend? You might be
making chocolate eggs and hares, cooking delicious food, gathering the whole
family for dinner, and watching movies together. Here is the list of my
all-time favorite Easter movies. Hope you’ll enjoy them too. Happy Easter!!!
The Robe (1953)
Marcellus, a tribune in Roman Military, commands a group to
crucify Jesus Christ. After the event, Marcellus is haunted by nightmares. Now,
he sets on a journey, to learn more about the man he killed.
Ben-Hur (1959)
After a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a
Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge.
Barabbas (1961)
Shortly before the crucifixion of Christ, Pontius Pilate
offers to release either Jesus Christ or Barabbas in keeping with the local
custom.
King of Kings (1961)
An epic retelling of Christ's life and the effects of his
teachings on those around him.
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
It is a retelling of the Biblical
account about Jesus of Nazareth, from the Nativity through to the
Ascension.
Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
A film about the life of Christ begins with the wedding of Mary and Joseph and continues through the Crucifixion and Resurrection.
Jesus (1979)
Follow the dramatic journey of Jesus of Nazareth, from his humble beginning as a carpenter to his destiny as the son of God.
The Day Christ Died (1980)
After being betrayed by his disciple Judas Iscariot, Jesus is arrested as a blasphemer and brought before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judaea, who gives the Hebrew people the option of saving either Jesus or a thief named Barabbas. The people choose to save Barabbas, which leads to Jesus' torture and eventual death on the cross.
The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
Jesus, a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action against the Roman occupiers by Judas - despite his protestations that love, not violence, is the path to salvation. The burden of being the savior of mankind torments Jesus throughout his life, leading him to doubt. As he is put to death on the cross, Jesus is tempted by visions of an ordinary life married to Mary Magdalene.
Jesus (1999)
The film's chronology entails a cinematic blending of the Four Gospels with the addition of extra-biblical elements not found in the New Testament accounts. It provides a down-to-earth approach through its focus on the human aspect of Jesus.
The Miracle Maker: The Story of Jesus (2000)
In this retelling of the life of Christ, his experiences are recreated using claymation. Starting with his birth in Nazareth, Jesus goes on to meet and inspire his apostles, perform various miracles and reveal his teachings. His baptism by John the Baptist is shown, as well as his meeting with Mary Magdalene. Christ must eventually face the betrayal of Judas and succumb to Herod's vendetta against him.
The Gospel of John (2003)
A portrayal of the life of Jesus Christ, a first-century Jewish preacher and religious leader, as recounted by John in his Gospel, which is the fourth among the canonical gospels.
Judas (2004)
Judas and Jesus are very different people who become friends eventually. However, there comes a time when Judas must choose whether or not to betray Jesus.
The Passion of the Christ (2004)
Jesus Christ, the savior of humanity, is betrayed by one of his disciples and captured by the Romans. Even during a torturous death, Jesus redeems souls and defeats Satan's true purpose.
Ben-Hur (2010)
A remake of the drama about the struggle between the Roman Empire and its occupied territory, Judea. Two lifelong friends, Ben Hur and Messala, are caught in an awful moment of history that puts them on opposite sides of a war for Judea's national identity - and tests their characters to the maximum.
Barabbas (2012)
When people of Jerusalem are asked whom they want to be freed, Barabbas, a murderer, and a thief, or Jesus Christ, they chose the former. The event haunts him for the rest of his life.
Killing Jesus (2015)
The film chronicles the life of Jesus of Nazareth through the retelling of the political, social, and historical conflicts during the Roman Empire that ultimately led to his crucifixion.
Son of God (2014)
After leaving his hometown, Jesus Christ accumulates a huge amount of followers through his teachings and miracles. Fearing his sudden growth, his enemies plot to annihilate him.
Risen (2016)
Clavius, a Roman military tribune, and his trusted friend Lucius try to find out what happened to Jesus following the crucifixion. During their journey, they learn some astounding facts.
Ben-Hur (2016)
Judah Ben-Hur, a nobleman, is sentenced to years of slavery after being accused of treason by his adopted brother. However, he returns to seek revenge by competing with him in a race.
Barabbas (2019)
The unique view on the well-known story of Christ's death and resurrection, which we see with the eyes of brigand Barabbas who got away from death on the cross.
Happy Holidays!!!
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