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Judas: Close to Jesus
7.4 / 10• 2001• 1h 31m•NR• Italian
DramaFantasyTV Movie
Storyline
Pilate and the Roman legate Veturius look on worriedly as Jesus is celebrated as the new messiah in Jerusalem, fearing an uprising. Veturius decides to have Jesus arrested as soon as a suitable opportunity presents itself. Judas is delighted by the reception Jesus is receiving, and quickly wants to win over the influential merchants to the cause which would make him the king and the liberator of the Jews.
Cast & Crew
Enrico Lo Verso
Judas
Lead
Aglaia Szyszkowitz
Sara
Mathieu Carrière
Pontius Pilatus
Hannes Jaenicke
Joseph von Arimathäa
Danny Quinn
Jesus
Manfred Zapatka
Venturius
Mathias Herrmann
Longinus
Francesco Pannofino
Pietro
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Raffaele Mertes's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Judas: Close to Jesus is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
