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The Martyr of Calvary (1952)

The Martyr of Calvary poster
Original title
El Mártir del Calvario
Directed by
Miguel Morayta
Genre
drama film
Country
Mexico
Runtime
1h 53m
Rating
8.1 of 10 from 38 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This film follows the life of Jesus Christ from his ministry to his crucifixion. It shows key events and teachings from the Gospels.

solemnreverentslow-pacedpoeticepicdramaticinspirational

What happens

The Martyr of Calvary (Spanish: El Mártir del Calvario) is a 1952 Mexican drama film directed by Miguel Morayta about the life of Christ. It was entered into the 1954 Cannes Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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