He Who Must Die
Celui qui doit mourir
1957 · 2h 8m · Drama · France, Italy · Rated 16 (DE)
1920s Greece is occupied by the Turks. A country in turmoil with entire villages uprooted. A small community conduct their annual Passion Play. The leading citizens, under auspices of the Patriarch, choose the actors: a stuttering shepherd as Jesus, the town butcher as Judas, the town prostitute as Mary Magdalene, and so on. As the story unfolds, the Passion becomes a reality.
Directed by
Jules DassinBased on the novel by
Nikos Kazantzakis6.1Smart score
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