A Child Called Jesus (1987)

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The film attempts to fill in the "missing years" of Jesus, from ages 3 through 12. When King Herod fearing that the Messiah has indeed been born, orders that all Hebrew male children under the age of three be slain, Joseph moves his family near Egypt. Here, Jesus, sensing His divinity, expresses a desire to return to Nazareth. Travelling homeward with His mother Mary, Jesus flashes forward to events that will unfold in his adult life.

Director: Franco Rossi
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 190 min
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Music: Piero Piccioni
Production: Reteitalia, Leone Film, Media Com, Beta Film, Compagnia Leone Cinematografica
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Franco Rossi
More Films in Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Child Called Jesus about?
The film attempts to fill in the "missing years" of Jesus, from ages 3 through 12. When King Herod fearing that the Messiah has indeed been born, orders that all Hebrew male children under the age of three be slain, Joseph moves his family near Egypt. Here, Jesus, sensing His divinity, expresses a desire to return to Nazareth. Travelling homeward with His mother Mary, Jesus flashes forward to events that will unfold in his adult life.
Who directed A Child Called Jesus?
A Child Called Jesus was directed by Franco Rossi.
Who stars in A Child Called Jesus?
A Child Called Jesus stars Matteo Bellina, Bekim Fehmiu, María del Carmen San Martín, Irene Papas, Alessandro Gassmann, Franco Interlenghi.
How long is A Child Called Jesus?
A Child Called Jesus has a runtime of 3h 10m (190 minutes).
What genre is A Child Called Jesus?
A Child Called Jesus is a Drama, History, TV Movie film.
Where was A Child Called Jesus produced?
A Child Called Jesus was produced in Italy.