Composer

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John Debney

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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2004

"The Passion of Christ" is a 2004 American biblical drama film directed by Mel Gibson. The film premiered on February 25, 2004, and depicts the final 12 hours of Jesus Christ's life, from his arrest to his crucifixion. The film is divided into several movements, each depicting a different event in the story. The first movement, "The Agony in the Garden," shows Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, where he is betrayed by Judas Iscariot and arrested by the Roman soldiers. The second movement, "The Scourging," shows Jesus being brutally whipped and beaten by the Roman soldiers. The third movement, "The Crowning with Thorns," shows Jesus being mocked and humiliated by the soldiers, who place a crown of thorns on his head. The fourth movement, "The Carrying of the Cross," shows Jesus carrying the cross to the site of his crucifixion. The final movement, "The Crucifixion," shows Jesus being nailed to the cross and dying. The soundtrack for "The Passion of Christ" was composed by John Debney. The score features a mix of traditional orchestral music and ethnic instruments, including Middle Eastern percussion and vocals. The music is haunting and emotional, reflecting the intense and dramatic nature of the film. Overall, "The Passion of Christ" is a powerful and controversial film that has been praised for its artistic merit and criticized for its graphic violence and portrayal of Jewish people. Despite the controversy, the film was a commercial success, grossing over $600 million worldwide.

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