Gospel According to St Matthew

Internationally hailed by critics as his masterpiece, Pier Paolo Pasolini's The Gospel According To St Mathew is a visually stunning, emotionally stirring interpretation of the life of Christ, based upon the writings of the Apostle Mathew. Pasolini's vision is both deeply religious and determinedly political, with the Messiah portrayed as a peasant outcast, driven by anger at social injustice. Convincing performances by an entirely no-professional cast, impressive cinematography and an intensive use of music, from Bach to Billie Holiday, combine to great effect in this landmark of world cinema. One of the most controversial figures of the Italian cultural landscape, Pier Paolo Pasolini was not only a ground breaking film-maker, but also an essayist, poet, novelist and committed communist. His films remain his most enduring legacy.