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‘The Last Temptation of Christ’ As a Testament to and an Exploration of Scorsese’s Own Faith • Cinephilia & Beyond
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On August 12, 1988, “The Last Temptation of Christ” was released in the United States, one of the most controversial films in the history of cinema, and undoubtedly the most controversial of Martin Scorsese’s career. Based on the novel of the Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis, published in 1955, and adapted by Paul Schrader, the film presented a deeply human portrait of Jesus, exploring his doubts, fears, temptations and internal conflicts, moving …
‘The Last Temptation of Christ’ As a Testament to and an Exploration of Scorsese’s Own Faith • Cinephilia & Beyond
By Koraljka Suton Ever since he was a little boy, director Martin Scorsese wanted to make a movie about the life of Jesus Christ. Being raised Catholic, the former altar boy even contemplated becoming a priest, but his passion for movie-making eventually trumped his initial desire for a clergy career. Nevertheless, his deeply
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