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The Passion of the Christ (Original title)The Passion (Working title)The Passion of Christ (Working title)
Date: 2004 (Copyright)

Country: USA

Director: Mel Gibson

Production company billing: ©2004 Icon Distribution, Inc. An Icon Productions presentation An Icon production A Mel Gibson film Dolby/DTS/SDDS Prints by DeLuxe [2.35:1] Subtitles Filmed in Panavision Kodak film stock
Synopsis: Drama. The last twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, from his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane to his death on the cross at Golgotha.

Genre:
Drama
Credits (225)
©: Inc. Icon Distribution, Production Company/Presented by: Icon Productions, [Production Company]: Marquis Films, Executive Producer: Enzo Sisti, Produced by: Mel Gibson, Produced by: Bruce Davey, Stephen McEveety, Chief Operating Officer of Icon: Vicki Christianson, Executive Vice President of Icon: Paul Green, Unit Production Manager: Vito Colazzo, Unit Production Manager: Mary Kim, Unit Manager: Federico Foti, Facilities Manager: Andrea Alunni, Production Co-ordinator: Cecilia Alvarenga, Assistant Production Co-ordinator: Patrizia Roletti, Production Accountant: Giorgio Catalano, Production Accountant: Giancarlo Sini, Location Manager Supervisor: Vincenzo Testa, Location Manager: Andrea Passalacqua, Location Co-ordinator: Claudia Moscatello, Post-production Supervisor: Rajeev Malhotra, Production Consultant: Gary Gross, 2nd Unit Director: Ted Rae, Assistant Director (1st): Rachel Griffiths, Sergio Ercolessi, Assistant Director (2nd): Barbara Pastrovich, Mimosa Nistri, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Luigi Spoletini, Emanuela Minoli, Cast Liaison: Alessandro Giuseppini, Extras Co-ordinator: Antonio Spoletini, Silvano Spoletini, Script Supervisor: Eleonora Baldwin, Casting: Shaila Rubin, Casting (Voice): Kate Carlin, Screenplay: Benedict Fitzgerald, Screenplay: Mel Gibson, Director of Photography: Caleb Deschanel, Camera Operator (A): Roberto De Angelis, Camera Operator (B): Fabrizio Vicari, Steadicam Operator: Roberto De Angelis, Gaffer: Carlo Vinciguerra, Still Photographer: Philippe Antonello, Additional Still Photographer: Ken Duncan, Visual Effects Designed/Produced by: Keith Vanderlaan, Visual Effects (Supervisor): Ted Rae, Visual Effects (Editor): Melissa Carter, Gabor Szitanyi, Visual Effects (Line Producer): J.M. Logan, Visual Effects (Co-ordinator): Marcus Andexler, [Visual Effects] Systems Engineer: Michael Donahue, Compositor: Drew Redford, Compositor: Mike Uguccioni, Compositor: Pam K. Vick, Compositor: Bryan A. Cooke, Compositor: Laurel Klick, Everett Burrell, Flame Compositor: Brian Battles, CG Animator: John Teska, Teft Smith, Matte Artist: Mark Sullivan, Digital Paint Artist: Michael Shelton, Special Effects Supervisor: Renato Agostini, Special Effects Co-ordinator: Daniel Acon, Special Effects Foreman: Franco Ragusa, Special Effects Technician: Marco Moneta, Massimo Cristofanelli, Special Effects Blacksmith: Fausto Baldinelli, Special Effects Labour: Timothy Rutherford, Special Effects: Corridori G. & A. Cinematografica, Model Shop Supervisor: Ramon Juncal, Lead Model Maker: Olivia St Anne Ramirez, [Models] Effects Technician: Tim Jarvis, Motion Control Supervisor: Mark H. Weingartner, Motion Control Operator: Leslie Bernstein, Film Editor: John Wright, Additional Editing: William Hoy, 1st Assistant Editor: Barbara Dunning, Avid Assistant Editor: Mark Perzel, Assistant Editor: Danny Rafic, Italian Avid Assistant: Giorgio Conti, Italian Assistant Editor: Liberata Zocchi, Laura Alecci, Production Designer: Francesco Frigeri, Art Director: Daniela Pareschi, Art Director: Nazzareno Piana, Art Director: Pierfranco Luscri, Set Decorator: Carlo Gervasi, Illustrator/Story Board Artist: Miles Teves, Property Master: Riccardo Passanisi, Costume Designer: Maurizio Millenotti, Key Make-up Artist: Mario Michisanti, Make-up Artist: Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Additional Make-up Artist: Renato Francola, Make-up/Prosthetics for Jim Caviezel: Christien Tinsley, Keith Vanderlaan's Captive Audience Crew: Keith Vanderlaan's Captive Audience Productions, Special Make-up Effects Designed/Prod by: Keith Vanderlaan, Make-up Effects Consultant: Greg Cannom, Make-up Effects Artist: Kelley Mitchell, Make-up Effects Artist: Kevin Wasner, Make-up Effects Artist: Mark Killingsworth, Make-up Effects Artist: Chris Gallaher, Brandon Reininger, Special Make-up Effects Supervisor: Brian Sipe, Mold Department Supervisor: Arthur Pimentel, Art Department: Martin Astles, Art Department: Kevin Brennan, Art Department: Ron Brown, Art Department: John Donahue, Art Department: Mario Torres Jr, Todd Tucker, Effects Technician: Bryan Blair, Effects Technician: Michael P. Delrossa, Effects Technician: Glen Eisner, Effects Technician: D. Damien Fisher, Effects Technician: John Kim, Effects Technician: Kristen Lobstein, Effects Technician: Brian Meck, Effects Technician: Verena Mercenier, Effects Technician: Mark Nieman, Effects Technician: Michael O'Brien, Effects Technician: James Parr, Effects Technician: Gary R. Pawlowski, Effects Technician: Robert Ramos, Brian Vandorn, [Make-up Effects] Wig Maker: Justin Ditter, Robert Kretschmer, Operations Manager: Harvey Lowry, Alexei O'Brien, Mechanical Engineer: Peter A. Chevako, Mechanical Engineer: Terry O. Sandin, Colin D. Recchio, [Make-up Effects] Production Co-ordinatr: Kenneth E. Grassi, Sharon Kelly-Russo, [Effects Still] Photographer: Chuck Zlotnick, Muppeteer: Philip Farah, Key Hairstylist: Maria Teresa Corridoni, Hairstylist: Desideria Corridoni, Hairdresser: Maurizio Lupi, Hairdresser: Rosa Luciani, Hairdresser: Gianna Viola, Carla Indoni, Hairstylist for Jim Caviezel: Vera Mitchell, Wigs: Rocchetti & Rocchetti Rome, Titles: Pacific Title, Music: John Debney, Additional Music: Jack Lenz, Featured Choir: London Voices, Vocals/Double Violin: Shankar & Gingger, Featured Performer: Ron Allen, Featured Performer: Chris Bleth, Featured Performer: Ahmed el-Eshmer, Featured Performer: Pedro Eustache, Featured Performer: Rick Hyslop, Featured Performer: Karen Han, Featured Performer: Jan Hendrickse, Featured Performer: Peter Jeffreys, Featured Performer: Shannon Kingsbury, Featured Performer: Aaron Martin, Featured Performer: Levon Minassian, Featured Performer: Naser Mousa, Featured Performer: The Transylvania State Philharmonic Choir, Featured Performer: Keith Thompson, Featured Performer: Martin Tillman, Tanya Tsarouska, [Featured Performer]: Mel Gibson, [London Voices] Choir Director: Terry Edwards, Orchestra Conductor: Nick Ingman, Orchestrations: Brad Dechter, Orchestrations: Mike Watts, Orchestrations: Frank Bennett, Orchestrations: Jeff Atmajian, Synth Programming: John Van Tongeren, Music Supervisor: Peter Afterman, Associate Music Supervisor: Margaret Yen, Music Co-ordinator: Aaron Martin, Music Co-coordinator: Lola Debney, Orchestra/Choir Contractor: Isobel Griffiths, Orchestral Score Production: Dan Savant, Supervising Music Editor: Michael T. Ryan, Music Editor: Jennifer Monnar, Musical Scoring Engineer: Wolfgang Amadeus, Orchestral Scoring Engineer: Simon Rhodes, Score Mixed by: Shawn Murphy, Musical Scoring Crew: Olga Fitzroy, Musical Scoring Crew: Andrew Dudman, Sam O'Kell, Sound Designer: Matt Temple, [Production] Sound Mixer: Maurizio Argentieri, Boom Operator: Vincenzo Nardi, [Sound] Engineer: Brian van Leer, Sound Mixed by: Kevin O'Connell, Sound Mixed by: Bob Beemer, Scott Millan, Sound Engineer: Lilio Rosato, Supervising Sound Editor: Kami Asgar, Supervising Sound Editor: Sean McCormack, Dialogue Editor: Scott G.G. Haller, Dialogue Recording Engineer: Andrea Lancia, Dialogue Restoration: Jonathan Lee, Sound Effects Editor: Scott A. Jennings, Sound Effects Editor: Herwig Maurer, ADR Supervisor: Renée Tondelli, ADR Mixer: Howard London, Foley Supervisor: Jonathan Klein, Foley Artist: Pamela Nedd Kahn, Foley Artist: Vincent Guisetti, Foley Mixer: Kyle Rochlin, Foley Editor: Dan Yale, Post-production Recordist: Tom Y. Burns, Fred W. Peck Iii, Stunt Co-ordinator: Tefano Mioni, Stunts Supervisor: Franco Maria Salamon, Theological Consultant: William J. Fulco, Dolby Sound Consultant: Andy Potvin, Lyrics/Vocal Coaching: Lisbeth Scott, Dialogue Coach: Evelina Meghnagi, Aramaic/Latin Translator: William J. Fulco, Armourer: Aldo Urzini, Horse Master: Carlo Antonioni, Groom: Stefano Antonioni, Gianni Marini, Wrangler Co-ordinator: Pasquale Martino, Studio: Cinecittà
Cast (75)
Jim Caviezel (Jesus), Monica Bellucci (Magdalene), Claudia Gerini (Claudia Procles, Pilate's wife), Maïa Morgenstern (Mary), Sergio Rubini (Dismas), Toni Bertorelli (Annas), Roberto Bestazzoni (Malchus), Francesco Cabras (Gesmas), Giovanni Capalbo (Cassius), Rosalinda Celentano (Satan), Emilio De Marchi (scornful Roman), Francesco De Vito (Peter), Lello Giulivo (British Roman), Abel Jafry (2nd temple officer), Hristo Jivkov (John), Luca Lionello (Judas Iscariot), Jarreth Merz (Simon of Cyrene), Matt Patresi (Janus), Fabio Sartor (Abenader), Mattia Sbragia (Caiphas, the High Priest), Hristo Naumov Shopov (Pontius Pilate), Roberto Visconti (scornful Roman), Giacinto Ferro (Joseph of Arimathea), Olek Mincer (Nicodemus), Sheila Mokhtari (woman in audience), Lucio Allocca (old temple guard), Paco Reconti (whipping guard), Adel Bakri (temple guard), Luciano Dragone (2nd man), Adel Ben Ayed (Thomas), Franco Costanzo, Lino Salemme, Emanuele Gullotto, Francesco De Rosa (accuser), Maurizio Di Carmine, Francesco Gabriele, Angelo Di Loreta, Federico Pacifici, Roberto Santi, Ted Rusoff (elder), Tom Shaker (eyepatch), Andrea Coppola (grizzled beard), Romuald Klos, Giuseppe Lo Console, Dario D'ambrosi (Roman soldier), Luciano Federico (man in audience), Omar Capalbo, Valerio Esposito, Antonello Iacovone, Nicola Tagarelli, Ivan Gaudiano (boy), Chokri Ben Zagdan (James), Luca De Dominicis (Herod), Pedro Sarubbi (Barabbas), Andrea Ivan Refuto (young Jesus), Sabrina Impacciatore (Seraphia), Daniela Poti (young girl), Noemi Marotta, Rossella Longo (woman), Davide Marotta (baby), Danilo Di Ruzza (Pilate's servant), Vincenzo Monti, Danilo Maria Valli, Nuot Arquint, Abraam Fontana, Valerio Isidori (Herod's courtier), Paolo Dos Santos (Herod's boy), Arianna Vitolo, Gabriella Barbuti, Ornella Giusto, Michelle Bonev, Lucia Stara, Evelina Meghnagi (Herod's court woman), Francis Dokyi Baffour (Herod's servant), Mel Gibson ([foot of Jesus at Magdalene's stoning])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (59)
In: Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television v33 n2 June 2013  Pages: 321-322
Title: Book reviewsAuthor: Dault, DavidArticle type: Book ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Of 'The Passion of the Christ' by Neal King.

In: Sight and Sound v19 n1 January 2009  Page: 104
Title: Letters: letter of the month: Martyrs inc.Author: HEMMING-KHAN, Adil Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: 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  Page: 86
Title: Reviews: DVDs: The Passion of the Christ-Director's EditionAuthor: FAHY, Patrick Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cinema Journal v46 n2 Winter 2007  Pages: 3-39
Title: The revered gaze: the medieval imaginary of Mel Gibson's...Author: GRIFFITHS, Alison Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...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  Page: 41
Title: Christmas presenceAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 taking

In: Film Quarterly v59 n4 Summer 2006  Pages: 11-22
Title: Beholding Blood Sacrifice in The PASSION OF THE CHRIST - ...Author: PRINCE, Stephen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...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  Page: 6
Title: Icon therefore you can'tAuthor: JAAFAR, Ali Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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  Page: 16
Title: The power and the gloryAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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  Pages: 98-100,102,118
Title: Who's afraid of Harvey Keitel?Author: MATLOFF, Jason Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: 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  Pages: 10-14
Title: FSM's Annual Best & Worst Awards: The End of All Things!Author: KAPLAN, Jon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An irreverent article in which composers and soundtracks are given best and worst awards.

In: Playback 3 Jan 2005  Page: 23
Title: Distrib scoops of the yearAuthor: LARRACEY, Judith Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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  Pages: 4-5
Title: Say it in FrenchAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: 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 office

In: Sight and Sound v14 n11 November 2004  Page: 78
Title: The Passion of the ChristAuthor: FAHY, Patrick Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International vSpec. nOscars The Films 2004  Page: [whole issue]
Title: And the Oscar goes to...Author: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at the contenders for the 2004 Academy Awards

In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n11 13 March 2004  Page: 27
Title: FilmkritikAuthor: DOCKHORN, Katharina Article type: CreditsLanguage: German

In: Empire n179 May 2004  Page: 28
Title: Now showingAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Vanity Fair n523 March 2004  Pages: 74-77
Title: The gospel according to MelAuthor: HITCHENS, Christopher Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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  Page: 13,15
Title: First person: Why the Passion?Author: GELLES, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Argues that The LADYKILLERS is a much worse example of racism than The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.

In: Screen International n1442 27 Feb 2004  Page: 23
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ChartsLanguage: English
Description: 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  Page: 9
Title: Foreign-languages films take on popcorn crowdAuthor: MINNS, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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  Page: 8
Title: Mr busyArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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  Pages: 12-14
Title: Act of faith: John Debney brings his own passion to Mel ...Author: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On John Debney's music for The PASSION OF THE CHRIST. "...Gibson's controversial film".

In: Metro n140 2004  Pages: 14-19
Title: Mel Gibson's passion and `The Passion of the Christ'Author: MCFARLANE, Brian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examination of The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.

In: Premiere n326 April 2004  Page: 42
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: CARRATIER, Mathieu Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: Screen International n1438 30 Jan 2004  Pages: 10-12
Title: People: US: Oh come, all ye faithfulAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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  Pages: 48-52,54-61
Title: A savior's pain: Caleb Deschanel, ASC photographs ...Author: BAILEY, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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  Page: 49
Title: Barry Norman on Mel Gibson.Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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  Pages: 72-73
Title: The PASSION OF THE CHRIST - A Sledgehammer to the MindAuthor: RAHMATI, Shahzad Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Score Monthly v9 n3 March 2004  Pages: 18-24,48
Title: For Christ's sake: a brief history of music for Jesus moviesAuthor: RENICK, Kyle Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 (2004

In: Film Score Monthly v9 n3 March 2004  Pages: 22-24
Title: The horror of faith: The Passion of the Christ reviewedAuthor: COMERFORD, Jason Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A detailed look at John Debney's music for The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.

In: Screen International n1447 2 Apr 2004  Page: 3
Title: This week's top stories: Passion tops overseasArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: International box office details for The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.

In: Black Filmmaker v6 n27 Nov/Dec 2004  Page: 53
Title: [Black Filmmaker - v6 n27 Nov/Dec 2004: no known title]Author: IGWE, Priscilla Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review n648 September 2004  Page: 129
Title: The Passion of the ChristAuthor: SJG Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1443 5 Mar 2004  Page: 2
Title: Irish show passionArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: 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  Page: 3
Title: US gets Passion-ateArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: The PASSION OF THE CHRIST has become the top-grossing sub- titled film ever released domestically in the US.

In: Cinefex n97 April 2004  Pages: 27-37
Title: Passion playAuthor: DUNCAN, Jody Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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  Pages: 23-25
Title: A Cruel Display of Wounds: The PASSION OF THE CHRIST Acco...Author: AGHDASHLOO, Aydin Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...According to Grunewald".

In: Sight and Sound v14 n4 April 2004  Pages: 62-63
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KERMODE, Mark Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1448 9 Apr 2004  Page: 3
Title: This week's top stories: Passion playsArticle type: ChartsLanguage: English
Description: Worldwide box office figures for Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.

In: Film Comment v40 n3 May/Jun 2004  Pages: 26-29
Title: Throne of bloodAuthor: O'BRIEN, Geoffrey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the representation of Christ in The PASSION OF THE CHRIST using the filmic vocabulary of violence.

In: Premiere v18 n1 July/August 2004  Page: 112
Title: Home guideArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere n323 January 2004  Pages: 62-67
Title: Événements 04Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: A photo-report on Mel Gibson's production of The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.

In: Screen International n1480 10 Dec 2004  Page: 15
Title: Inspired by passionAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: 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  Page: 33,39
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1441 20 Feb 2004  Page: 12
Title: People: US: the passion of Mel GibsonAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: 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  Page: 12
Title: People: US: playing GodArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: 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  Pages: 14-18
Title: Hell in JerusalemAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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  Page: 4
Title: La non-tentation du Christ en FranceAuthor: LECLERC, Fabrice Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: 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  Page: 7
Title: "La Passion" baptisera Quinta DistributionAuthor: DACBERT, Sophie Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: 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  Page: 156
Title: Remote control: playAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review vSpec. n50 Oscars Issue  Page: 114
Title: Reviews directoryAuthor: MILLAR, John Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n178 April 2004  Pages: 56-57
Title: Intermission: the price of passionAuthor: RUSSON, Scott Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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  Pages: 240-243
Title: The Passion of Mel GibsonAuthor: WHALEN, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the Hollywood version of the story of Christ: The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.

In: Screen International n1478 26 Nov 2004  Pages: 24-25
Title: Cinematography: The charge of the light brigadeAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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  Pages: 13-17
Title: Sacred Savagery - The Passion of the ChristAuthor: GRACE, Pamela Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Analytical review.

In: Cinema Scope n18 Spring 2004  Pages: 74-75
Title: Currency: Jesus BledAuthor: PRIDE, Ray Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Metro n142 2004  Pages: 204-205
Title: The PASSION OF THE CHRISTAuthor: AOUN, Steven Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1424 10 Oct 2003  Page: 24
Title: Distribution: putting faith in filmAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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  Page: 33
Title: Production ChartsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (19)
Title: Bible onscreen in the new millennium: new heart and new spirit
Author: Clayton, Wickham  Pages: xx, 278 pages

Title: Blockbusters and the ancient world: allegory and warfare in contemporary Hollywood
Author: DAVIES, Chris  Pages: viii, 245 pages

Title: Passion of the Christ
Author: KING, Neal  Pages: xvii, 148 p.

Title: epic film in world culture
Author: BURGOYNE, Robert  Pages: xii, 391 p.

Title: religious film: Christianity and the hagiopic
Author: GRACE, Pamela  Pages: xii, 180 p.

Title: Manhood in Hollywood from Bush to Bush
Author: GREVEN, David  Pages: x, 297 p.

Title: Catholics in the movies
Author: MCDANNELL, Colleen  Pages: xiv, 362 pages

Title: Movies and the moral adventure of life
Author: STONE, Alan A.  Pages: xvi, 219 p.

Title: historical epic and contemporary Hollywood: from Dances with Wolves to Gladiator
Author: RUSSELL, James  Pages: viii, 248 p.

Title: Mel Gibson's Passion: the film, the controversy, and it's implications
Author: GARBER, Zev  Pages: 184 p.

Title: Cinematic savior: Hollywood's making of the American Christ
Author: HUMPHRIES-BROOKS, Stephenson  Pages: x, 159 p.

Title: On The Passion of the Christ: exploring the issues raised by the controversial movie
Author: FREDRIKSEN, Paula  Pages: xxiii, 284 p.

Title: Cinéma divinité: religion, theology and the bible in film
Author: CHRISTIANSON, Eric S.  Pages: xvii, 373 p.

Title: Re-viewing The Passion: Mel Gibson's film and its critics
Author: PLATE, S. Brent  Pages: xxiii, 198 p.

Title: Jesus and Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ: the film, the Gospels and the claims of history
Author: CORLEY, Kathleen E.  Pages: ix, 198 p.

Title: After The Passion is gone: American religious consequences
Author: LANDRES, J. Shawn  Pages: xiii, 348 p.

Title: Cinematic illusions: realism, subjectivity and the avant-garde
Author: CARDULLO, Bert  Pages: ix, 211 p.

Title: movies on my mind: selected criticism, 2002-2007
Author: CARDULLO, Bert  Pages: x, 310p.

Title: Controversial cinema: the films that outraged America
Author: PHILLIPS, Kendall R.  Pages: xxi, 206 p.