Pontius Pilate on Screen: Soldier, Sinner, Superstar by Christopher McDonough Ha

Description: Pontius Pilate on Screen by Christopher McDonough This book considers portrayals of Pontius Pilate in film from the silent era to the twenty-first century. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Who is Pontius Pilate? Who do the movies say that he is? What is truth? Pontius Pilate On Screen deals with one of historys most controversial characters. From Monty Pythons Life of Brian to Mel Gibsons Passion of the Christ, Pontius Pilate is a figure of evidently endless fascination to filmmakers. The Roman prefect is depicted at times as the hapless victim of machinations beyond his control and at other times as the heartless villain of the piece. If in films about the Passion Jesus represents eternal truth, Pilate symbolises the values of the present whether it is the lingering trauma of the Holocaust, the ongoing struggle over Civil Rights or the polarised politics of the current day as filmmakers endeavour again and again to portray in Pontius Pilate a compelling counter-figure to Jesus himself. This book considers portrayals of Pontius Pilate in film from the silent era to the twenty-first century. It discusses over 25 films in detail, including Cecil B. DeMilles King of Kings (1927), Norman Jewisons Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Martin Scorseses Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Mel Gibsons The Passion of the Christ (2004) and Sonys Risen (2016). Based on extensive archival research and original interviews with actors, screenwriters and producers, it offers an extended discussion of the history, tradition and reception of Pontius Pilate. Back Cover Who is Pontius Pilate? Who do the movies say that he is? What is truth? Pontius Pilate On Screen deals with one of historys most controversial characters. From Monty Pythons Life of Brian to Mel Gibsons Passion of the Christ, Pontius Pilate is a figure of evidently endless fascination to filmmakers. The Roman prefect is depicted at times as the hapless victim of machinations beyond his control and at other times as the heartless villain of the piece. If in films about the Passion Jesus represents eternal truth, Pilate symbolises the values of the present - whether it is the lingering trauma of the Holocaust, the ongoing struggle over Civil Rights or the polarised politics of the current day - as filmmakers endeavour again and again to portray in Pontius Pilate a compelling counter-figure to Jesus himself. This book considers portrayals of Pontius Pilate in film from the silent era to the twenty-first century. It discusses over 25 films in detail, including Cecil B. DeMilles King of Kings (1927), Norman Jewisons Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Martin Scorseses Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Mel Gibsons The Passion of the Christ (2004) and Sonys Risen (2016). Based on extensive archival research and original interviews with actors, screenwriters and producers, it offers an extended discussion of the history, tradition and reception of Pontius Pilate.Christopher M. McDonough holds the Alderson-Tillinghast Chair in the Humanities at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Flap Who is Pontius Pilate? Who do the movies say that he is? What is truth?Pontius Pilate On Screen deals with one of historys most controversial characters. From Monty Pythons Life of Brian to Mel Gibsons Passion of the Christ, Pontius Pilate is a figure of evidently endless fascination to filmmakers. The Roman prefect is depicted at times as the hapless victim of machinations beyond his control and at other times as the heartless villain of the piece. If in films about the Passion Jesus represents eternal truth, Pilate symbolises the values of the present - whether it is the lingering trauma of the Holocaust, the ongoing struggle over Civil Rights or the polarised politics of the current day - as filmmakers endeavour again and again to portray in Pontius Pilate a compelling counter-figure to Jesus himself.This book considers portrayals of Pontius Pilate in film from the silent era to the twenty-first century. It discusses over 25 films in detail, including Cecil B. DeMilles King of Kings (1927), Norman Jewisons Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Martin Scorseses Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Mel Gibsons The Passion of the Christ (2004) and Sonys Risen (2016). Based on extensive archival research and original interviews with actors, screenwriters and producers, it offers an extended discussion of the history, tradition and reception of Pontius Pilate.Christopher M. McDonough holds the Alderson-Tillinghast Chair in the Humanities at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Author Biography Christopher McDonough, Professor of Classics, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. Table of Contents List of Illustrations. Prologue. "Do You Enjoy Being A Symbol, Pontius?" The Trial of Pontius Pilate and Governor Collins Chapter One. Quod Scripsi Scripsi Chapter Two. The Silent Pilate Chapter Three. The Roman in the Living Room: Pilate on TV in the Early 1950s Chapter Four. Mrs. Pilate: Claudia Procula and Clare Boothe Luce Chapter Five. Pilate in CinemaScope, or, Notes on Roman Camp Chapter Six. Finding Meaning in the Middlebrow: Pilate in the Sixties Chapter Seven. What Is Truth? Pilate as Seventies Moral Relativist Chapter Eight. Michael Palins Accent in Monty Pythons Life of Brian, and a Few Others Chapter Nine. Grand and Not-so-Grand Inquisitors of the Reagan Age Chapter Ten. "We At War": Pilate for the New Millennium Epilogue. A Time of Hand-washing Works Cited. Endnotes. Review Certainly the only ancient Roman prefect remembered throughout Western history, Pontius Pilate, the Christmastide/Eastertide "truth" seeker often quoted, maligned, and even "widiculed," fittingly warrants this extremely engaging survey of his notable cinematic representations by Basil Rathbone, Frank Thring, Jean Marais, Rod Steiger, Telly Savalas, Michael Palin, and many, many others.--Jon Solomon, University of Illinois Review Quote Certainly the only ancient Roman prefect remembered throughout Western history, Pontius Pilate, the Christmastide/Eastertide "truth" seeker often quoted, maligned, and even "widiculed," fittingly warrants this extremely engaging survey of his notable cinematic representations by Basil Rathbone, Frank Thring, Jean Marais, Rod Steiger, Telly Savalas, Michael Palin, and many, many others. Promotional "Headline" Pontius Pilate in film from the silent era to the twenty-first century Description for Reader Pontius Pilate in film from the silent era to the twenty-first century Offers an extended discussion of the history and tradition of Pontius Pilate Looks at topics connected to Pontius Pilates reception, including the sound of his voice, his use of his hands, his wife Claudia Procula, and his Roman soldiers Who is Pontius Pilate? Who do the movies say that he is? What is truth? Pontius Pilate On Screen deals with one of historys most controversial characters. From Monty Pythons Life of Brian to Mel Gibsons Passion of the Christ, Pontius Pilate is a figure of evidently endless fascination to filmmakers. The Roman prefect is depicted at times as the hapless victim of machinations beyond his control and at other times as the heartless villain of the piece. If in films about the Passion Jesus represents eternal truth, Pilate symbolises the values of the present - whether it is the lingering trauma of the Holocaust, the ongoing struggle over Civil Rights or the polarised politics of the current day - as filmmakers endeavour again and again to portray in Pontius Pilate a compelling counter-figure to Jesus himself. This book considers portrayals of Pontius Pilate in film from the silent era to the twenty-first century. It discusses over 25 films in detail, including Cecil B. DeMilles King of Kings (1927), Norman Jewisons Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Martin Scorseses Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Mel Gibsons The Passion of the Christ (2004) and Sonys Risen (2016). Based on extensive archival research and original interviews with actors, screenwriters and producers, it offers an extended discussion of the history, tradition and reception of Pontius Pilate. Feature Offers an extended discussion of the history and tradition of Pontius Pilate Looks at topics connected to Pontius Pilates reception, including the sound of his voice, his use of his hands, his wife Claudia Procula, and his Roman soldiers Description for Teachers/Educators Classics and Ancient History; Reception Studies; Jesus in Film; Bible and Film. Details ISBN1474446884 ISBN-10 1474446884 ISBN-13 9781474446884 Series Screening Antiquity Imprint Edinburgh University Press Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2022 NZ Release Date 2022-10-31 Pages 296 Subtitle Soldier, Sinner, Superstar Illustrations 19 B/W illustrations 19 black and white illustrations Edited by Johanna Spanke Birth 1938 Death 1900 Affiliation Winchester College, UK Position Classics Teacher Qualifications R.N., B.S.N., Ocn Publisher Edinburgh University Press Publication Date 2022-10-31 UK Release Date 2022-10-31 Format Hardcover Author Christopher McDonough DEWEY 791.43651 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-01-29 Alternative 9781474446891 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139582295;

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