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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.1 / 100
1957·Drama·2h 2m

HE WHO MUST DIE

Greece, in the 1920s, is occupied by the Turks. The country is in turmoil with entire villages uprooted. The site of the movie is a Greek village that conducts a passion play each year. The leading citizens of the town, under the auspices of the Patriarch, choose those that will play the parts in the Passion. A stuttering shepherd is chosen to play Jesus. The town butcher (who wanted to be Jesus) is chosen as Judas. The town prostitute is chosen as Mary Magdalene. The rest of the disciples are also chosen. As the movie unfolds, the Passion Play becomes a reality. A group of villagers, uprooted by the war and impoverished, arrive at the village led by their priest. The wealthier citizens of the town want nothing with these people and manipulate a massacre. In the context of the 1920s, each of the characters plays out their biblical role in actuality.

Above the Line
Jules Dassin·DirectorBen Barzman·WriterJules Dassin·WriterJacques Natteau·Director of PhotographyGeorges Auric·MusicRoger Dwyre·Editor
Cast
Jean Servais·Priest FotisCarl Möhner·LukasGrégoire Aslan·AghaGert Fröbe·PatriarcheasMelina Mercouri·KaterinaPierre Vaneck·ManoliosMaurice Ronet·MichelisRoger Hanin·PanagiotarosRené Lefèvre·YannakosFernand Ledoux·Pope Grigoris
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Jules Dassin·Director
Writing· 4
Ben Barzman·WriterJules Dassin·WriterAndré Obey·WriterNikos Kazantzakis·Novel
Camera· 2
Jacques Natteau·Director of PhotographyGilbert Chain·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Roger Dwyre·EditorPierre Gillette·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Georges Auric·Music
Art & Design· 3
Max Douy·Production DesignChristiane Coste·Costume DesignMax Douy·Art Designer
Production· 1
Henri Bérard·Producer
By the Numbers
72.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
80%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Solemn, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
CrossHorseHat
Atmosphere
Muted, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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