One of the most controversial films of the 2000s soon returns to the big screen with a two -part suite. The cinema outings were not chosen by chance, which could well make noise at that time … For his part, the director described this suite as a “Trip under acid”.
It was in 2004 that Jim Caviezel interpreted Jesus of Nazareth in Mel Gibson’s film, The passion of Christ. A film that had been controversial at the time of its release, and for good reason: some specialists in Christianity saw many historical inaccuracies sometimes turning to ridicule. The feature film, sometimes considered a call to hatred, is also taxed with anti-Semitism by certain Jewish organizations. Shot in Latin and Aramaic, The passion of Christ Also showed in the smallest detail the tortures inflicted on Jesus which, when he left, seemed for many of the superfluous violence. Even before the start of filming, the scenario is also the subject of strong criticism. Indeed, no studio wishes to invest in this project because of the controversial potential. The director will then devote 30 million personal fortune to it. On the set of Grand Journal In 2010, Mel Gibson, who later made anti -Semitic remarks, admitted to being “surprised by controversy“. Despite everything, the success of the film around the world is undeniable … in France, The passion of Christ brings together 1.7 million spectators. With a budget of $ 30 million, it caused $ 610 million in global revenue. The film was finally appointed to the Oscars in the categories Best Makeup, Best Photography and Best Original Music.
A series of the passion of Christ in two parts planned for dates that have not been chosen at random
More than twenty years after the success of his film, Mel Gibson decided to repeat. According to information from Varietya series of The passion of Christ in two parts must see the light of day and would be entitled The resurrection of Christ. The exit dates were not chosen at random. The first is scheduled for March 26, 2027, on the day of Good Friday. As for the second part, it is scheduled for May 6, 2027, which is none other than the day of the ascent. Two very important dates for the Catholic community. With Randall Wallace, Mel Gibson wrote two versions of this suite. “I have two scripts, one is very structured and very solid, closer to what we expect. And the other is like an acid trip because you are going to other kingdoms. I mean you are in hell. It is as if you were looking at the angels fall. It’s completely crazy”said the actor and director.
For Jim Caviezel, this sequel will be “The biggest film in history”
While he was in full promotion of Sound of Freedom – Another very controversial film – In 2023, Jim Caviezel made some secrets about the continuation of The passion of Christ And he says it will be “The biggest film in history”. He then added: “Mel [Gibson] made me see all the scenes and it moved me a lot. It will be one of the best things you have ever seen. “
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