- TitleThe Passion of the Christ (Original)
The Passion (Working)
The Passion of Christ (Working) - ArticlesArticles held in BFI Reuben LibraryIn: Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television v33 n2 June 2013, pp. 321-322
Book reviews / David Dault
Book Review - English -
Of 'The Passion of the Christ' by Neal King.In: Sight and Sound v19 n1 January 2009, pp. 104
Letters: letter of the month: Martyrs inc. / Adil HEMMING-KHAN
Letter - English - illustrations
Discusses themes of martyrdom and images of the body in Steve McQueen's HUNGER and Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.In: Sight and Sound v17 n8 August 2007, pp. 86
Reviews: DVDs: The Passion of the Christ-Director's Edition / Patrick FAHY
DVD Review - EnglishIn: Cinema Journal v46 n2 Winter 2007, pp. 3-39
The revered gaze: the medieval imaginary of Mel Gibson's... / Alison GRIFFITHS
Article, Bibliography - English - illustrations
"...The Passion of the Christ". Discusses the different ways The Passion or Christ's crucifiction can be experienced thr ough visual media, and the similarities aesthetically. Inclu des a case study of The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.In: Screen International n1574 1 Dec 2006, pp. 41
Christmas presence / Robert MITCHELL
Short Article, Tables - English - illustrations
The NATIVITY STORY targets the Christian market, having had its world premiere at the Vatican, & could save the year-on- end worldwide box-office performance. Note on its release da te in selected countries & The PASSION OF THE CHRIST takingIn: Film Quarterly v59 n4 Summer 2006, pp. 11-22
Beholding Blood Sacrifice in The PASSION OF THE CHRIST - ... / Stephen PRINCE
Article - English - illustrations
"...How Real Is Movie Violence?". Explores the viewer's perception of the realism portrayed in The PASSION OF THE CHRIST, relating to the scenes of scourging and the cruci- fixion of Jesus.In: Sight and Sound v16 n4 April 2006, pp. 6
Icon therefore you can't / Ali JAAFAR
Short Article - English - illustrations
An aperçu of Western films depicting religious icons which have sparked anger across the Muslim world long before the publication of Danish drawings representing the prophet Mo- hammed in September 2005.In: Screen International vSpec. nOscars The Talent 2004, pp. 16
The power and the glory / Mike GOODRIDGE
Article - English - illustrations
Producer Bruce Davey tells how Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF THE CHRIST defied expectations to become the highest- grossing independently financed film of all time.In: Premiere v18 n6 March 2005, pp. 98-100,102,118
Who's afraid of Harvey Keitel? / Jason MATLOFF
Interview - English - illustrations
Actor Harvey Keitel talks about being cast in various films, his view on Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF THE CHRIST, nudity in The PIANO and working relationship with directors.In: Film Score Monthly v10 n1 Jan/Feb 2005, pp. 10-14
FSM's Annual Best & Worst Awards: The End of All Things! / Jon KAPLAN, Al KAPLAN
Article - English - illustrations
An irreverent article in which composers and soundtracks are given best and worst awards.In: Playback 3 Jan 2005, pp. 23
Distrib scoops of the year / Judith LARRACEY, Mark DILLON
Article - English - illustrations
Information on the Canadian box office and video/dvd sales for FAHRENHEIT 9/11 and The PASSION OF CHRIST in 2004.In: Sight and Sound v15 n2 February 2005, pp. 4-5
Say it in French / Charles GANT
Note - English - illustrations
Agnès Jaoui's COMME UNE IMAGE has enjoyed a healthy word-of- mouth success in the UK whereas Amma Asante's A WAY OF LIFE was shied away by audience despite encouraging reviews. List of 2004 foreign-language films at the UK/Ireland box officeIn: Sight and Sound v14 n11 November 2004, pp. 78
The Passion of the Christ / Patrick FAHY
DVD Review - EnglishIn: Screen International vSpec. nOscars The Films 2004, pp. [whole issue]
And the Oscar goes to... / Fionnuala HALLIGAN
Article - English - illustrations
A look at the contenders for the 2004 Academy AwardsIn: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n11 13 March 2004, pp. 27
Filmkritik / Katharina DOCKHORN
Credits, Review - German - illustrationsIn: Vanity Fair n523 March 2004, pp. 74-77
The gospel according to Mel / Christopher HITCHENS
Article - English - illustrations
Opinion piece by Christopher Hitchens on the ethical and religious issues raised by Mel Gibson's film The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.In: The Independent Film and Video Monthly v27 n6 July/August 2004, pp. 13,15
First person: Why the Passion? / Peter GELLES
Article - English - illustrations
Argues that The LADYKILLERS is a much worse example of racism than The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.In: Screen International n1442 27 Feb 2004, pp. 23
Reviews / Mike GOODRIDGE
Charts, Review - English - illustrations
A review and also a chart giving distribution details for the US, Mexico, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Israel, Hong Kong and Japan.In: Screen International n1472 15 Oct 2004, pp. 9
Foreign-languages films take on popcorn crowd / Adam MINNS
Article - English - illustrations
Foreign-language titles seem to be breaking out of the art- house arena in the UK accounting for 2.5% of the total box- office gross in 2003 compared to 2.2% in 2002, with the success of HERO and The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.In: Sight and Sound v14 n5 May 2004, pp. 8
Mr busy
Article - English
Comment on the box office success of Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF THE CHRIST which has so far grossed in the US just over $300 million.In: Film Score Monthly v9 n2 February 2004, pp. 12-14
Act of faith: John Debney brings his own passion to Mel ... / Jeff BOND
Article - English - illustrations
On John Debney's music for The PASSION OF THE CHRIST. "...Gibson's controversial film".In: Metro n140 2004, pp. 14-19
Mel Gibson's passion and `The Passion of the Christ' / Brian MCFARLANE
Article, Review - English - illustrations
Examination of The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.In: Premiere n326 April 2004, pp. 42
Cahier critique / Mathieu CARRATIER
Review - French - illustrationsIn: Screen International n1438 30 Jan 2004, pp. 10-12
People: US: Oh come, all ye faithful / Mike GOODRIDGE
Article - English - illustrations
A report on the marketing strategy of Newmarket Films' Bob Berney which has apparently ensured huge commercial success for Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF CHRIST.In: American Cinematographer v85 n3 March 2004, pp. 48-52,54-61
A savior's pain: Caleb Deschanel, ASC photographs ... / John BAILEY, Stephen PIZZELLO
Article - English - illustrations
Caleb Deschanel discusses The PASSION OF THE CHRIST with fellow ASC member John Bailey and American Cinematographer executive editor Stephen Pizzello. "...The PASSION OF THE CHRIST, Mel Gibson's controversial.."In: Radio Times 13 Mar 2004, pp. 49
Barry Norman on Mel Gibson. / Barry NORMAN
Article - English - illustrations
Article about Mel Gibson and his film THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST and possible effect on his career.In: Film International v10 n4 Summer 2004, pp. 72-73
The PASSION OF THE CHRIST - A Sledgehammer to the Mind / Shahzad RAHMATI
Review - English - illustrationsIn: Film Score Monthly v9 n3 March 2004, pp. 18-24,48
For Christ's sake: a brief history of music for Jesus movies / Kyle RENICK
Article - English - illustrations
Films under discussion: KING OF KINGS (1961); The GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD (1965); The GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST.MATTHEW (1965); JESUS OF NAZARETH (1977); The LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST (1988); JESUS (1999); The PASSION OF THE CHRIST (2004In: Film Score Monthly v9 n3 March 2004, pp. 22-24
The horror of faith: The Passion of the Christ reviewed / Jason COMERFORD
Article - English - illustrations
A detailed look at John Debney's music for The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.In: Screen International n1447 2 Apr 2004, pp. 3
This week's top stories: Passion tops overseas
Note - English - illustrations
International box office details for The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.In: Film Review n648 September 2004, pp. 129
The Passion of the Christ / SJG
Credits, DVD Review - English - illustrationsIn: Screen International n1443 5 Mar 2004, pp. 2
Irish show passion
Note - English
Demand is so high for The PASSION OF THE CHRIST that its Irish distributor Eclipse Pictures has had to secure an extra 10 prints.In: Screen International n1443 5 Mar 2004, pp. 3
US gets Passion-ate
Note - English
The PASSION OF THE CHRIST has become the top-grossing sub- titled film ever released domestically in the US.In: Cinefex n97 April 2004, pp. 27-37
Passion play / Jody DUNCAN
Article - English - illustrations
Keith Vanderlaan describes the work of Captive Audience on the makeup and visual effects in Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF THE CHRIST, including digital greenscreen effects and animatronics.In: Film International v10 n4 Summer 2004, pp. 23-25
A Cruel Display of Wounds: The PASSION OF THE CHRIST Acco... / Aydin AGHDASHLOO
Review - English - illustrations
"...According to Grunewald".In: Sight and Sound v14 n4 April 2004, pp. 62-63
Reviews / Mark KERMODE
Credits, Review, Synopsis - English - illustrationsIn: Screen International n1448 9 Apr 2004, pp. 3
This week's top stories: Passion plays
Charts - English
Worldwide box office figures for Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.In: Film Comment v40 n3 May/Jun 2004, pp. 26-29
Throne of blood / Geoffrey O'BRIEN
Article - English - illustrations
On the representation of Christ in The PASSION OF THE CHRIST using the filmic vocabulary of violence.In: Premiere n323 January 2004, pp. 62-67
Événements 04
Article - French - illustrations
A photo-report on Mel Gibson's production of The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.In: Screen International n1480 10 Dec 2004, pp. 15
Inspired by passion / Mike GOODRIDGE
Interview - English - illustrations
Brief report on make-up and effects house Captive Audience Productions' techniques to make Jim Caviezel's Christ in Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF CHRIST believable on screen.In: Variety 23 Feb 2004, pp. 33,39
Film Reviews / Todd MCCARTHY
Credits, Review, Synopsis - English - illustrationsIn: Screen International n1441 20 Feb 2004, pp. 12
People: US: the passion of Mel Gibson / Mike GOODRIDGE
Interview - English - illustrations
An interview with Mel Gibson who discusses the controversy surrounding his latest work, The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.In: Screen International n1441 20 Feb 2004, pp. 12
People: US: playing God
Interview - English - illustrations
Actor Jim Caviezel discusses taking the role of Jesus in Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.In: Sight and Sound v14 n4 April 2004, pp. 14-18
Hell in Jerusalem / Nick JAMES
Article - English - illustrations
An analysis of Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF THE CHRIST that considers the effectiveness of Gibson's decision to focus on the scourging of Christ. Also considers accusations of anti-semitism levelled at the film.In: Le Film Francais n3033 27 Feb 2004, pp. 4
La non-tentation du Christ en France / Fabrice LECLERC
Article - French
French cinema chains are refusing to distribute Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF THE CHRIST because of fears it may spark an outbreak of anti-semitism. France is the only European country where there is no distribution deal for the film.In: Le Film Francais n3034 5 Mar 2004, pp. 7
"La Passion" baptisera Quinta Distribution / Sophie DACBERT
Interview - French - illustrations
Interview with Tarak Ben Ammar of Quinta Communication who discusses his reasons for taking on the distribution of Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF THE CHRIST in France.In: Empire n183 September 2004, pp. 156
Remote control: play / Kim NEWMAN
DVD Review - English - illustrationsIn: Film Review vSpec. n50 Oscars Issue, pp. 114
Reviews directory / John MILLAR
Credits, Review - EnglishIn: Empire n178 April 2004, pp. 56-57
Intermission: the price of passion / Scott RUSSON
Article - English - illustrations
A report on the controversy caused by Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF THE CHRIST over perceived anti-semitism in the film.In: Literature/Film Quarterly v32 n3 2004, pp. 240-243
The Passion of Mel Gibson / Tom WHALEN
Article, Review - English - illustrations
On the Hollywood version of the story of Christ: The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.In: Screen International n1478 26 Nov 2004, pp. 24-25
Cinematography: The charge of the light brigade / Jeremy KAY
Article - English - illustrations
Leading cinematographers talk about the challenges of some spectacular sequences: Richardson (AVIATOR); Deschanel (The PASSION OF THE CHRIST); Delbonnel (A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT); Xiading (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS); Pietro (ALEXANDER).In: Cinéaste v29 n3 Summer 2004, pp. 13-17
Sacred Savagery - The Passion of the Christ / Pamela GRACE
Review - English - illustrations
Analytical review.In: Cinema Scope n18 Spring 2004, pp. 74-75
Currency: Jesus Bled / Ray PRIDE
Review - English - illustrationsIn: Metro n142 2004, pp. 204-205
The PASSION OF THE CHRIST / Steven AOUN
DVD Review - English - illustrationsIn: Screen International n1424 10 Oct 2003, pp. 24
Distribution: putting faith in film / Jeremy KAY, Mike GOODRIDGE
Article - English - illustrations
An analysis of the ups and downs of marketing films with a Christian theme, focusing on Mel Gibson's The PASSION. Includes a chart showing box office gross for religious films in the US market 1997-2003.In: The Hollywood Reporter v375 n44 5 Nov 2002, pp. 33
Production Charts
Credits, Prod. Details - English