Guide on Religious Movies Suitable for the Holy Week
RELIGIOUS MOVIES – Here is a list of the religious films that you can watch together with your family this Holy Week celebration.
A huge part of the populace are Christians who are now commemorating the sufferings and death of the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is called the Holy Week and several religious activities are usually held during the Holy Thursday, the Good Friday, and the Easter Sunday.
Most individuals stay at home during the Holy Week or go to a place where they can relax, reflect, and meditate. A lot of families also watch religious movies together as part of commemorating the important events in the life of Jesus Christ and the history of mankind.
Do you also watch religious movies with your family during the Holy Week? It is one excellent way to reflect on the life of the Savior and your faith. Here is a list of the titles of films you can watch with your loved ones:
- The 10 Commandments – The American film focuses on Moses after he escaped death by the Egyptians. Directed by Cecil DeMille, the film features Moses fulfilling a divine mission of delivering the 10 commandments of Jesus to the people.
- The Passion of Christ – This American film released in 2004 is undeniably one of those that most people watch during the Holy Week. The Mel Gibson-directed film shows the sufferings and death of Jesus Christ.
- Jesus of Nazareth – Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, this movie features the life of Jesus since His parents, Mary and Joseph, wed until He died on the cross.
- Jesus Christ Super Star – Also one of the religious films you can watch with your family is Jesus Christ Super Star. This film released in 1973 in Australia and directed by Norman Jewison features the conflict between Jesus and Judas over the latter’s stand on the popularity of the Son of God.
- The Prince of Egypt – A 1998 film, The Prince of Egypt is an epic musical drama film that featured the story of two brothers, Moses and Rameses. One of them became a ruler while the other chose to live a simple life with a heart for the less fortunate people.
- Godspell – It is a 1973 musical film that is based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. It was made by John Michael Tebelak and the music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
- The Greatest Story Ever Told – It is a 1960s American movie which retells the Biblical account of the life of Jesus Christ. It was directed and produced by George Stevens.
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