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Kurelek's dream was to have
his paintings of The Passion of Christ
filmed some day. And it is clear that the images
have been deliberately arranged for the camera:
the paintings provide different angles on a
scene; the position of the spectator often changes
from side to side and back to front; the lighting
and mood change for different scenes and locations;
there is tremendous detail in the pictures,
allowing the filmmaker many different shots
and camera movements within a single painting.
There are also enough paintings to make a dramatic
and moving thirty-minute film. The Passion
of Christ comes alive on the screen when
coupled with music, carefully used sound effects,
and moving narration. Noted actor Len Cariou
delivers narration, taken directly from the
Gospel According to St. Matthew, that blends
perfectly with the music and sound effects to
produce a moving and dramatic program. The music
is an original score composed by Jane Fair and
Frank Falco.
This is an important film, either as an Easter
film for television and for church groups or
as an art film for Kurelek lovers around the
world. Kurelek said that he intended the paintings
of The Passion of Christ to give glory
to God. This film ensures that as many people
as possible can see his masterwork, and reaffirm,
and perhaps deepen, their faith.
The Passion of Christ
Paintings: William Kurelek
Producer, Director and Photographer:
Philip Earnshaw
Narrator:
Len Cariou
Music:
Frank Falco and Jane Fair
Editor:
Maureen Wilkinson
Running time 28 minutes; English; colour |
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© Copyright Philip Earnshaw's Shooting Pictures
Ltd. 2005
All Rights Reserved
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