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First Passion
Directed by Philippe Baron
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The first cinematic depiction of the life of Jesus, Sidney Olcott's 1912 film FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS is the only movie ever shot in the places described by the New Testament. The fourth feature-length film release in the history of cinema, it was a great commercial success. Nevertheless, it has been largely forgotten by history.

In FIRST PASSION, documentarian Philippe Baron follows in the footsteps of this little known film director. He tracks the production of Olcott's epic from the filming in Palestine in to its release in New York. By re-examining this curious and fascinating cinematic artifact, Baron brings viewers back to the beginnings of cinema, examining the relationship between documentary and fiction, between director and crew, and betweem cinema and religion.

Best Use of Historical Footage, FOCAL Awards
Best Documentary, TV5 Monde Awards
Montreal Festival of Films on Art
Pordenone Silent Film Festival
Douarnenez International Film Festival

52 minutes / Color
English subtitles
Release: 2017
Copyright: 2010

For colleges, universities, government agencies, hospitals and corporations

Subject areas:
Christianity, Cinema Studies, Film History, Media Studies, Middle East, Streaming only

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