The Gospel According to Saint Matthew
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Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1964 film, The Gospel According to Saint Matthew, is a direct and austere retelling of the biblical narrative. Pasolini adhered strictly to the text of the Gospel of Matthew, using no additional screenplay beyond the words found within the biblical text itself. The film focuses solely on scenes described by Matthew, presenting a documentary-style rendition of Jesus Christ's life and martyrdom. This approach distinguishes it from other cinematic portrayals that often add fictitious elements or focus on specific segments of Jesus's life. The Gospel According to Matthew, the source material, is the first canonical Gospel and is noted for its focus on the life and conduct of the church and its members, shaping the early church's understanding of Jesus.123
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