THEME EXPLORATION

Old Testament

9 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Poetry
Poetry
2010 · Lee Chang-dong
A Sunday in the Country
A Sunday in the Country
1984 · Bertrand Tavernier
Winchester '73
Winchester '73
1950 · Anthony Mann
Il messia
Il messia
1975 · Roberto Rossellini
Lydia
Lydia
1941 · Julien Duvivier
Murder of the Inugami Clan
Murder of the Inugami Clan
2006 · Kon Ichikawa
The Last Outlaw
The Last Outlaw
1919 · John Ford
Adventures in Silverado
Adventures in Silverado
1948 · Phil Karlson
Coming Home for Christmas
Coming Home for Christmas
2013 · Vanessa Parise
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Cecil B. DeMille United States

Pioneer of biblical epics who directed definitive adaptations of Old Testament stories including The Ten Commandments and Samson and Delilah.

 Pier Paolo Pasolini Italy

Created a raw, humanistic interpretation of the Old Testament through Il Decameron and biblical-inspired works that challenged religious orthodoxy.

 Darren Aronofsky United States

Engaged deeply with Old Testament mythology and theology in Noah, exploring faith, obedience, and divine judgment through visionary cinema.