# The Gospel According to Matthew (1965)

> Pasolini’s austere black-and-white Gospel turns Jesus’s ministry into a forceful, politically charged meditation on faith, authority, suffering, and resurrection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14276

## Facts

- Runtime: 137 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Cast: Enrique Irazoqui, Margherita Caruso, Susanna Pasolini, Marcello Morante, Mario Socrate, Settimio Di Porto, Alfonso Gatto, Luigi Barbini
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058715/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: austere, prophetic, contemplative, serious film study, religious reflection

## Synopsis

A powerful retelling of the life and teachings of one of history's most influential figures, exploring faith and sacrifice.

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