The Passion of the Christ (English Version) DVD

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Product Features

• Title: The Passion of the Christ (First-Time Ever in English)
• Director: Mel Gibson, Academy Award-Winning Director
• Main Cast: Jim Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Maia Morgenstern
• Film Duration: 126 minutes
• Release Year: 2004
• Languages (Audio): Aramaic, Latin, Hebrew, English, Portuguese (all 5.1 Dolby Digital)
• Subtitles: English, Thai, Portuguese, Cantonese, Mandarin
• Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 (16x9 enhanced for widescreen televisions)
• DVD Special Features:Region: NTSC (Region 1)
  • Passion Recut with Director’s Commentary
  • Both Theatrical and Recut Versions included
• Publisher: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
• Certification: Suitable for ages 15 and up (Thailand certification ภย.134/60)

Overview

Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ brings a deeply emotional and gripping portrayal of the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus Christ, as told through the powerful performance of Jim Caviezel. For the first time, this critically acclaimed film is available in English, making it accessible to a broader audience. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Cinematography, and remains one of the most impactful religious epics in cinema.

This special edition includes both the original theatrical version and a recut version, allowing viewers to experience the full depth of the story with additional insights from the director’s commentary. The film is presented in its original languages of Aramaic, Latin, and Hebrew, but now also features an English 5.1 Dolby Digital track for the first time, making it perfect for multilingual audiences.

Interesting Facts

• The movie was filmed entirely in Aramaic, Latin, and Hebrew to preserve the authenticity of the period.
• Jim Caviezel, who plays Jesus, underwent intense physical and emotional preparation for his role, including enduring challenging filming conditions.
• Mel Gibson funded the film independently, a risk that paid off as the film became one of the highest-grossing R-rated movies of all time.
• The Passion of the Christ was met with both critical acclaim and controversy due to its vivid depiction of the suffering of Christ, sparking global discussions on faith, filmmaking, and history.
• Cinematographer Caleb Deschanel was nominated for an Oscar for his stunning portrayal of the harrowing scenes in Jerusalem.

Publishers

• Icon Productions
• 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
• Sony Music
• Tyndale Publishing

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