Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.

Credits

Roberto RosselliniDirector

Pier Maria RossiJesus

Mita UngaroVirgin Mary

Carlos de CarvalhoJohn the Baptist

Fausto Di BellaSaul