Golgotha (1935)
- Directed by
- Julien Duvivier
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- France
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Rating
- 7.4 of 10 from 8 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This French film depicts the trial and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. It focuses on the events leading up to his death and the reactions of those around him, including Pontius Pilate and Herod.
solemndistantcontemplativestatelyrestrainedreverentquietly dramatic
What happens
Golgotha is a 1935 French film about the death of Jesus Christ, released in English-speaking countries as Behold the Man. The film was directed by Julien Duvivier, and stars Harry Baur as Herod, Jean Gabin as Pontius Pilate, and Robert Le Vigan as Jesus of Nazareth. In 1935, the film opened in France, and in 1937 in the United States and played throughout Europe. However, the British Board of Film Censors "would not allow British eyes to see it." Le Vigan's performance marks the first direct portrayal of Christ in a sound film. For the most part, Jesus is shown from a respectful distance as was also the case in Ben-Hur, Quo Vadis, or The Robe, but there are also a few closer shots and even close-ups. The National Board of Review named the film the sixth best foreign film of 1937. The score for the movie was composed by French composer Jacques Ibert. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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Marie des angoisses (1935)- More like this film, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.