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Story of Judas

Name: Story of Judas
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2015-02-06
Cast: Nabil Djedouani, Mohamed Aroussi, Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche, Marie Loustalot, Eliott Khayat

2015 | 99 min | Drama, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: If you count yourself among history buffs and anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something. Liked Jesus Christ Superstar? This is a good next one.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off: It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

A man ascends a barren summit. It is Judas, come to collect Jesus and carry him down the mountain on his back, joking and panting as he does so. After bathing in the river and taking part in a henna ceremony, Jesus leaves for Jerusalem. Judas is concerned for his friend’s safety, since the Roman occupiers look upon the prophet as an insurgent.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 720 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche

Nabil DjedouaniJésus
Mohamed AroussiBarabas
Rabah Ameur-ZaïmecheJudas
Marie LoustalotBethsabée
Eliott KhayatScribe
Régis LarochePonce Pilate
Xavier MusselMénénius
Roland GervetCenturion
Nouari NezzarCaïphe
Abel JafriPrêtre