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Films with theme "Portrayals of Jesus in film", sorted by revenue

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Violent Shit
Violent Shit (1989)
, 1h15
Directed by Andreas Schnaas
Origin German
Genres Horror, Slasher
Themes Films about children, Films about families, Films about religion, Demons in film, Serial killer films, Portrayals of Jesus in film, Comedy horror films, Films about child abuse
Actors Andreas Schnaas

A young boy named Karl Berger (a surname given in the sequel) murders his abusive mother with a meat cleaver, after she beats him for returning home late. Twenty years later, in the mid-1970s, the imprisoned Karl is being transported to an unspecified location by the police, but manages to kill his captors and escape into the wilderness, somehow acquiring a cleaver in the process. Over the course of several days, Karl commits a series of murders across the countryside, mutilating and occasionally cannibalizing his victims. After one double homicide, Karl faints and has a flashback to the day he murdered his mother, revealing he had been coerced into killing her by a demon (which a line of dialogue indicates may be his father) he had encountered in the cellar after being locked in it.
Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter
Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter (2001)
, 1h25
Directed by Lee Demarbre
Genres Comedy, Horror comedy, Musical theatre, Action, Horror, Musical
Themes Films about religion, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Vampires in film, Musical films, Portrayals of Jesus in film, Comedy horror films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Johnny Vegas

The movie begins with Jesus Christ sitting on a beach relaxing and comparing the kingdom of God to a sand castle. He meets up with El Santo and a woman named Mary Magnum. Together they fight lesbian-killing vampires. Jesus fights with mixed martial arts skills and uses his carpentry skills to create weapons to slay vampires.
Saint Mary
Saint Mary (2001)
, 1h54
Directed by Shahriar Bahrani
Origin Iran
Genres Drama, Historical
Themes Films about religion, Films about sexuality, Documentary films about religion, Films based on the Bible, Films about Islam, Portrayals of Jesus in film, Films about virginity
Actors Shabnam Gholikhani, Hossein Yari, Mohammad Poursattar, Hossein Panahi

In the year 16 BCE, the people of Jerusalem are awaiting the birth of the son of Imran. Instead of the much-anticipated "Messiah", a girl is born to Imran and Anna. The latter names her Mary, which means "Servant of God". At the age of six, Mary is presented at the Temple, and remains there under the protection of the priest Zechariah until she turns sixteen.
Ultrachrist!
Ultrachrist! (2003)
, 1h32
Genres Comedy, Action
Themes Films about religion, Portrayals of Jesus in film
Actors Don Creech

Jesus Christ returns to modern-day New York City to fulfill biblical prophecies and usher in 2000 years of godly peace. When he discovers that he is unable to relate to modern youth, he dons a superhero costume and appears to the world as Ultrachrist!
The Miracle Maker
The Miracle Maker (2000)
, 1h32
Directed by Stanislav Sokolov
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Historical, Animation
Themes Films about religion, Films about sexuality, Films based on the Bible, Portrayals of Jesus in film, Films about virginity
Actors Ralph Fiennes, Julie Christie, Richard E. Grant, Ian Holm, Rebecca Callard, Michael Bryant

The film opens in ‘Sepphoris, Upper Galilee, Year 90 of the Roman Occupation.’ Jairus and his sick daughter Tamar are travelling to meet their friend Cleopas, who knows a doctor that may be able to help Tamar. However, the doctor is only able to offer painkillers, confiding to Jairus that there is nothing else which can be done. While Jairus is with the doctor, Tamar witnesses Jesus, one of the carpenters building a new synagogue, protect a deranged woman, Mary Magdalene, from being attacked by the townspeople. Jesus leaves his job, and goes to visit his mother, Mary. While he is there, Mary recalls his birth, the visit of the Wise Men, and how a young Jesus went missing during Passover and was found conferring with the elders at the Temple, who were amazed at his understanding of the scriptures. After leaving his mother's house, Jesus travels to the Jordan River to be baptised by John the Baptist. When Jesus rises out of the water, a voice from Heaven declares, "This is my beloved son," and the Holy Spirit descends on him as a dove. After his baptism, Jesus wanders out into the wilderness, where he is repeatedly tempted by Satan. After Jesus rebukes Satan temptations and leaves the wilderness, he is met by his friend Lazarus. Jesus returns to Lazarus' home, where he is hosted by Lazarus’ sisters, Martha and Mary.
Ben Hur
Ben Hur (2003)
, 1h20
Genres Animation
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about religion, Films about sexuality, Portrayals of Jesus in film, Films about virginity
Actors Charlton Heston, Scott McNeil, Tabitha St. Germain

The animated version tells the same story as the 1959 film, with some differences. The story begins with Balthazar waiting in the desert for the two other wise men for a journey to Bethlehem. The story of Ben-Hur begins 30 years after the birth of Christ.
The Fourth King
The Fourth King (2005)
, 26minutes
Directed by Alexandra Schatz
Genres Animation
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about religion, Films based on the Bible, Portrayals of Jesus in film
Actors Kevin Whately, Henric Holmberg

Three wise kings follow a star to Bethlehem to visit a new born baby. This film narrates the story of the fourth king, Mazzel, and his camel, Chamberlin.
Son of Man
Son of Man (2006)
, 1h26
Directed by Mark Dornford-May
Genres Drama
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about religion, Films based on the Bible, Portrayals of Jesus in film

The theme is "the story of Jesus reclaimed as an African fable: a simple concept becomes a remarkable cinematic experience in Son of Man." The director dramatised the story of the life of Jesus in the situation of contemporary Africa and asks what would happen today, if someone in Africa came forward with the same message as Jesus:
Countdown: Armageddon
Countdown: Armageddon (2009)
, 1h33
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller
Themes Films about religion, Films set in the future, Political films, Portrayals of Jesus in film, Dystopian films, Disaster films
Actors April Wade, Spencer Scott, Matthew Mercer

The film talks about the Seven signs of the Apocalypse, in this case created by a sect, which aims to take the company to the brink of a world war.