Director Martin Scorsese delivered another masterpiece with this dazzling classic. An alternative exploration of the life of Jesus from his early human struggles to his last temptation on the cross. Based on the controversial novel by Nikos Kazantzakis, it marked the third collaboration between writer Paul Schrader and Scorsese that remains the best film about Jesus. Besides the stunning production design by John Beard, cinematography by Michael Ballhaus and groundbreaking score by Peter Gabriel, the film features outstanding performances by Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel and Barbara Hershey. After the controversy, this underrated classic remains a masterpiece of cinema by one of its masters. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
The Last Temptation of Christ
Director Martin Scorsese delivered another masterpiece with this dazzling classic. An alternative exploration of the life of Jesus from his early human struggles to his last temptation on the cross. Based on the controversial novel by Nikos Kazantzakis, it marked the third collaboration between writer Paul Schrader and Scorsese that remains the best film about Jesus. Besides the stunning production design by John Beard, cinematography by Michael Ballhaus and groundbreaking score by Peter Gabriel, the film features outstanding performances by Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel and Barbara Hershey. After the controversy, this underrated classic remains a masterpiece of cinema by one of its masters. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
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