“Jesus of Nazareth” starred almost everybody who ... When it comes to historical accuracy in religious movies, it is difficult to top Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” (2004 ...

Among the many frustrating mysteries is why Zeffirelli not only omits the visit of the Magi (including ... While not necessarily the best Jesus movie ever, Jesus of Nazareth will continue to ...

it wasn’t the first papal accolade of a Jesus movie. Franco Zeffirelli’s “Jesus of Nazareth” was screened for Pope Paul VI — and Paul VI praised the film, not in a private comment ...