The making of the jesus film a documentary that highlights the attention to historical and biblical detail in the making of the 1979 film, jesus. The film, featuring a cast of ted neeley, carl anderson, yvonne elliman, barry dennen, bob bingham, and kurt yaghjian, centers on the conflict. The film, made by campus crusade for christ in 1979 to be a tool for evangelism, has apparently, been seen by over 5. Bill bright, founder of campus crusade for christ, wanted to create an accurate portrayal of the life of jesus. Favorite portrayal of jesus christ bad education star geraldine viswanathans 70s binge geraldine viswanathan, star of new hbo movie bad education, cant stop watching this 70s show, and wishes she could have gone to this tv high school. With brian deacon, rivka neuman, alexander scourby, niko nitai. The film s origins date back to 1945 when a young businessman named bill bright wanted to privately finance a film about the life. A rarely screened 4hour version of the film does exist. The jesus film project is an evangelical organization created in 1981 by campus crusade for christ founder bill bright to distribute the 1979 film, jesus, not only in english, but also in many of the worlds languages with the stated goal of reaching every nation, tribe, people and tongue, helping them see and hear the story of jesus in a. Jesus constantly surprises and confounds people, from his miraculous birth to his rise from the grave. Let the facts speak for themselves from the 2004 jesus. And the glorious events of easter sunday are beautifully done. It was codirected by australian peter sykes and englishman john krisch and filmed in israel.
A list of good films mostly about jesus, but also other religious films with a christian or biblical theme, my favorites when i was young. The disc includes the jesus film in a total of eight languages english, spanish, mandarin, french, vietnamese, german, korean and arabic. Jesus 1979 dvd ann j, 122220 good movie about the highlights of the life of christ. Based on the gospel of luke in the new testament,here is the life of jesus from the miraculous virgin birth to the calling of his. The film reportedly has played a role in the conversion of many millions of people around the world, but i suspect many seekers in twentyfirstcentury america. Jesus has had over 1 billion viewers and, as of january 1, 1997, 46 million have indicated a decision for christ. Since 1979 more than 200 million men, women and children worldwide have indicated decisions to follow jesus after viewing the film. Pastor rick warren, author of the purpose driven life, says the jesus film is the most effective evangelistic tool ever invented. With translations of the jesus film in more than 1,800 languages and our growing library of movies and short films, you can experience and. In jesus, the life of jesus christ is depicted, primarily using the gospel of luke as the main basis for the story. T his film was made entirely in israel with a cast of over 5,000 israelis and arabs. It took stills from the jesus film and the new media bible series.
A remarkable film that, even with some 70s cheesiness, is still entertaining and interesting to watch to this day. The jesus film project is an evangelical organization created in 1981 by campus crusade for christ founder bill bright to distribute the 1979 film, jesus, not only in english, but also in many. The best major jesus movie for the purposes of evangelism is the jesus movie jesus 1979 produced by bill bright of campus crusade for christ specifically for use in evangelism. Like i said, if you dont have 6 12 hours to watch the phenomenal jesus of nazareth, and you dont feel quite up to the brutality of the passion, this 1979 brian deacon film is a perfect alternative.
Jesus christ superstar is a 1973 american musical drama film directed by norman jewison and cowritten by jewison and melvyn bragg based on the andrew lloyd webbertim rice rock opera of the same name. He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. The jesus film is a twohour docudrama on the life of jesus christ based on the gospel of luke. Genesis project, inc inspirational film distributors the complete story of christ faithfully recreated from the gospel of luke. It was codirected by peter sykes, john krish, and an uncredited john heyman, who was also the film s producer.
The jesus film is a major motion picture of the life of christ based on the gospel of luke. The jesus film is a faithful depiction of christ s birth, ministry, death and resurrection as told in the biblical account from the gospel of luke. The video reflects the life of jesus of nazareth, the twelve disciples, the miracles and works of jesus, the crucifixion and the resurrection of our lord. Jesus is a 1979 biblical drama film that depicts the life of jesus christ. Like i said, if you dont have 6 12 hours to watch the phenomenal jesus of nazareth, and you dont feel quite up to the brutality of the passion, this 1979 brian deacon film is. Gesu di nazareth is a 1977 britishitalian television miniseries directed by franco zeffirelli and cowritten by zeffirelli, anthony burgess, and suso cecchi damico which dramatises the birth, life, ministry, crucifixion and resurrection of jesus. Translated into over 1, 400 languages since its 1979 release, the jesus film remains the most translated and viewed film in historywith more than 6 billion viewings in 229 countries. A docudrama on the life of jesus christ, the jesus film has been translated into more than 1,400 languages since its 1979 release. It stars robert powell as jesus, and features an allstar cast of american and european actors, including eight who. Based on the gospel of luke in the new testament,here is the life of jesus from the miraculous virgin birth to the calling of his disciples, public miracles and ministry, ending with his death by crucifixion at the hands of the. This film is a perfect introduction to jesus through the gospel of luke.
Jesus alternatively called the jesus film is a 1979 biblical drama film that depicts the life of jesus christ. Sometimes referred to as the jesus film project, the movie is based on the life of christ as described in the gospel of luke luke 324. Aug 01, 2016 the jesus film is a twohour docudrama on the life of jesus christ based on the gospel of luke. Unlike previous jesus films like the greatest story ever told, king of kings and jesus of nazareth which. It was produced by john heyman and directed by peter. Translated into over 1,400 languages since its 1979 release, the jesus film remains the most. Jesus alternatively called the jesus film, is a 1979 motion picture which depicts the life of jesus christ according primarily to the gospel of. Jesus christ superstar is a 1973 american musical drama film directed by norman jewison and cowritten by jewison and melvyn bragg based on the andrew lloyd webber tim rice rock opera of the same name. The jesus film 1979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jesus 1979 film religionwiki fandom powered by wikia. His life and times was published by the genesis project in 1979.
Jesus, also known as the jesus film, is a 1979 film dramatization of the life of jesus as found in the bible. The most historically accurate film about the life of jesus christ by far the most translated film in history, translated to over 800 languages 5 billion viewers worldwide 19792003 after viewing the film, more than 300 million people have. As of july 1, 1997, this film has been translated into over 406 languages and is used as an evangelism tool throughout the world. Jesus from jesus film project videos the bible app. The most historically accurate film about the life of jesus christ by far the most translated film in history, translated to over 800 languages 5 billion viewers worldwide 1979 2003 after viewing the film, more than 300 million people have. Join the jesus film projects email newsletter to see how the story of jesus changes everything. Jesus alternately called the jesus film, is a 1979 motion picture which depicts the life of jesus christ according primarily to the gospel of luke in the christian bible. The gospel according to luke kjv full film 480p youtube. Jesus of nazareth,the son of god raised by a jewish carpenter. The jesus film full movie from 1979 jesus coffee break. You can be part of the movement that brings the greatest story of all time to everyone, everywhere, in every language. The book also took shots of scenes in jesus life that werent recorded in the book of luke. The films origins date back to 1945 when a young businessman named bill bright wanted to privately finance a film about the life. Campus crusade has made the film available to more than 180 new mission agencies in addition to the more than 400 already using it, and it continues to be one of the key ingredients of campus crusades new life 2000 ecumenical world evangelization.
Follow his life through excerpts from the book of luke, all the miracles, the teachings, and the passion. Translated into over 1,400 languages since its 1979 release, the jesus film remains the most translated and viewed film in historywith more than 6 billion viewings in 229 countries. The film, featuring a cast of ted neeley, carl anderson, yvonne elliman, barry dennen, bob bingham, and kurt yaghjian, centers on the conflict between judas and jesus during the week before the. A voiceover narration is featured sporadically throughout the film, providing background information on characters and events.
The film used british actors for the main roles and recruited extras on location but dubbed their voices over with british people recut. Jan 30, 20 the jesus film project is an evangelical organization created in 1981 by campus crusade for christ founder bill bright to distribute the 1979 film, jesus, not only in english, but also in many. The jesus movie full movie from 1979 the jesus film presents the gospel of jesus christ based on the testimony of luke in the new testament. It remains the most translated and viewed film in history. Ted neeley was born on september 20, 1943 in ranger, texas, usa. Jesus also known as the jesus film is a 1979 biblical drama film directed by peter sykes and john krish, and produced by john heyman.
Campus crusade has made the film available to more than 180 new mission agencies in addition to the more than 400 already using it, and it. From a worldwide perspective, jesus is possibly the most influential image of jesus in history. Welcome to our new home that now contains all of our ministry tools, strategies and media. The story begins with the angels announcement to the virgin mary of the impending birth of jesus, visually depicts the main events of jesus life and ministry, portrays a painfully. The gospel according to luke kjv full film 480p by tmantz625.
It was codirected by peter sykes, john krish, and an uncredited john heyman, who was also the. With a script taken entirely from the book of luke, this is clearly one of the most accurate bible dramas ever produced. It was quite obvious that there was very little to ridicule in jesuss life, and therefore we were onto a loser, said michael palin in 1979. Jesus english jesus film project jesus film project. With translations of the jesus film in more than 1,800 languages and our growing library of movies and short films, you can experience and share the story of the gospel anywhere with anyone. As a direct adaptation of one of the four gospels, the film ends with an account of jesuss crucifixion the queens latin. Mar, 2006 from a worldwide perspective, jesus is possibly the most influential image of jesus in history. Your gift sends jesus film teams into unreached communities to share the good news. But we still get the idea of how much jesus is suffering. Intolerance, 1916 this is a list of actors who have played jesus. It primarily uses the gospel of luke as the basis for the story. Jesus film project operating expenses for fiscal year 2019 ending 083119 in millions of dollars. The most realistic film ever made about the life of jesus save with largest selection of christian movies and family friendly movies.
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