In Matera, Italy, political activist Yvan Sagnet portrays Jesus in a modern retelling of the passion narrative that highlights migrant struggles and social justice.
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In Matera, Italy, political activist Yvan Sagnet portrays Jesus in a modern retelling of the passion narrative that highlights migrant struggles and social justice.
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In Matera, Italy, political activist Yvan Sagnet portrays Jesus in a contemporary retelling of the passion narrative. Directed by Milo Rau, "The New Gospel" presents the struggles of migrants who endure perilous journeys across the Mediterranean, only to face exploitation in local agricultural fields. The film, part of Rau's Trilogy of Ancient Myths, intertwines the biblical story with modern issues of migration and social justice. It premiered at the 77th Venice International Film Festival in 2020.
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Why Watch
- Meet political activist Yvan Sagnet as Jesus.
- See the modern retelling set in Matera, Italy.
- Find out about immigrant rights through a biblical lens.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 77th Venice Film Festival in 2020.
- Yvan Sagnet, who plays Jesus, is a political activist.
- The film was shot in Matera, Basilicata, Italy.
- It is the second chapter of Milo Rau's Trilogy of Ancient Myths.
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Who directed The New Gospel?
Milo Rau directed The New Gospel.
Where did The New Gospel premiere?
The New Gospel premiered at the 77th Venice International Film Festival.
What is the main theme of The New Gospel?
The New Gospel retells the passion of Jesus as the fight of an immigrant for their peers' rights.
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