Jesus is a pretty big guy in the Western world - known as one of the head honchos in a common religion, a nice chap of good moral fibre, or at least a keen facial-hair enthusiast. Whoever you believe this historical figure to be, you will most likely know of him and the main 'plot points' of his story (immaculate conception through self-sacrifice) and recognise that christian or not, filmmakers have often used these personal traits and events in their work. The films in this collection all incorporate (obviously and less so) this character and/or story arc, and show an interesting range of uses for them in a culture saturated with this particular religion. Pictured: 'The Buddy Christ' - Kevin Smith brings Jesus to the kids in "Dogma".
Highly original madness from the Monty Python gang, 'Life of Brian' follows the woes of poor Brian born the same night as Jesus, repeatedly mistaken b... Read more
Highly original madness from the Monty Python gang, 'Life of Brian' follows the woes of poor Brian born the same night as Jesus, repeatedly mistaken b... Read more
Barry is an aging, well-to-do Bible scholar and frustrated artist, emotionally stifled by his sexless marriage to well-known Aussie televangelist Glor... Read more
A transcendent meditation on love and religion, filmed in Northern Mexico by native auteur Carlos Reygadas ('Battle in Heaven'). The story revolves ar... Read more
A researcher of miracles (Gabriel Byrne) on behalf of the Vatican is sent to the US to uncover the truth behind a young woman (Patricia Arquette) who... Read more
Robert Duvall gives one of his most thoughtful and complex performances as a womanising, low-rent Pentecostal minister who is forced to leave his Texa... Read more
This French produced quirky offering tells of the Second Coming of Christ. Jesus (Martin Donovan) and his assistant Magdalena (P J Harvey) are sent b... Read more
Lucy, Peter, Susan and Edmund are magically transported to the enchanted world of Narnia through an old wardrobe in a countryside estate. In Narnia th... Read more
Prince Caspian calls Lucy, Edmund, Peter, and Susan back to Narnia in his most harrowing time of need. Led by Aslan, the Great Lion, the children help... Read more
On the run from bullies at school, Eustace and his friend, Jill, suddenly find themselves in Narnia. Prince Rilian, son of the old and frail King Casp... Read more