Film Synopsis
The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1964) follows Jesus as he travels through Galilee and surrounding regions, preaching, performing acts of healing, and gathering disciples. As his message challenges established religious authority and gains wider attention, tensions rise with leaders who seek to suppress his influence. This Italian-French biblical drama blends austere realism and spiritual intensity in an exploration of faith, authority, and devotion.
The Gospel According to St. Matthew Blu-ray & DVD Editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Criterion BD-A/US 2023 | Eureka BD-B/UK/OOP 2012 | Legend DVD-1/US/OOP 2008 | Water Bearer DVD-0/US/OOP 2003 | Image DVD-0/US/OOP 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sopralluoghi in Palestina (Scouting in Palestine) | |||||
| Pier Paolo Pasolini: A Filmmaker’s Life | |||||
| Outtakes from “Sopralluoghi in Palestina” | |||||
| “La settimana incom” | |||||
| Biography: Director/Writer Pier Paolo Pasolini | |||||
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Criterion’s Blu-ray is included in the “Pasolini 101” box set. It includes a booklet with writing by James Quandt.
- Eureka’s Blu-ray includes a 36-page booklet with writing by Pasquale Iannone.
- Water Bearer’s DVD is also available in the “Pier Paolo Pasolini Collection, Volume 2” box set with Accattone (1961) and The Hawks and the Sparrows (1966).
- Image’s DVD contains no extras.
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