Jesus of Nazareth - The miniseries

The entire life of Jesus of Nazareth according to the Gospels of Luke and John: It depicts the birth in Bethlehem and the youth of the Messiah, his miracles and signs, the entry into Jerusalem, the crucifixion and death, as well as the resurrection. Episodes: 1. Birth and Youth / 2. Miracles and Signs / 3. Entry into Jerusalem / 4. Death and Resurrection. This star-studded four-part Bible classic has received numerous awards and nominations. Pope Paul VI praised the production explicitly. The Lexicon of International Film stated that the biblical material was staged with palpable respect. A remarkable film. The Washington Post praised: Director Zeffirelli has an eye for composition and lighting that is unparalleled in television films. There may have never been a religious film with such a penetrating sense of place and time. The actual dramatic and symbolic values of the story, which had eluded previous filmmakers, emerge with remarkable clarity.