the passion of the christ

The Passion of the Christ is a 2004 epic biblical drama film directed by Mel Gibson that depicts the final twelve hours of Jesus Christ's life, focusing on his suffering and crucifixion. The film is primarily based on the New Testament Gospels and portrays events such as Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, betrayal by Judas, trial before religious and Roman authorities, brutal scourging, carrying the cross to Golgotha, crucifixion, death, and a brief resurrection scene. The movie is noted for its intense and graphic portrayal of Jesus' suffering and is presented largely in reconstructed Aramaic, Hebrew, and Latin languages with subtitles. It explores themes of sacrifice, suffering, and redemption and was critically polarizing but highly impactful and successful at the box office.