Mother of Jesus
Mother of Jesus

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Mother of Jesus

1991
Movie
91 min
Russian

After Jesus' execution, several people gather at his mother's house — a brother and sister, a Roman patrician with a servant, one of the apostles... They all understand that something more significant has happened than just the execution of some half-crazed prophet. Everyone is trying to answer the question for themselves, what is the mystery of the personality of Jesus Christ. But, alas, no one here hears each other. And there is already a crowd of sufferers at the house, who see in the mother of Jesus the savior from all troubles...

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Michael T. SmithGenres: Drama, History

Plot Summary

This biographical drama chronicles the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, from her youth to the crucifixion of her son. It focuses on her unwavering faith and devotion amidst the tumultuous events of her life. The film portrays her experiences with the Annunciation, the birth of Jesus, his ministry, and his ultimate sacrifice.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with some commending its respectful portrayal of a significant religious figure while others criticized its pacing and dramatic execution. Audiences found it to be a well-intentioned but somewhat underwhelming depiction of a well-known story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its devout and reverent approach to the subject matter.

  • Criticized for a slow pace and lack of compelling dramatic narrative.

  • Seen as a faithful but uninspired retelling of Mary's life.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Mother of Jesus' is not widely documented or readily available through Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Olivia Hussey, who portrays Mary, had previously played Mary in the 1977 film 'Jesus of Nazareth'.

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