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He Who Must Die

He Who Must Die

★ 6,3 /10 (21 Votes)
1957 FR 128 min

Overview

1920s Greece is occupied by the Turks. A country in turmoil with entire villages uprooted. A small community conduct their annual Passion Play. The leading citizens, under auspices of the Patriarch, choose the actors: a stuttering shepherd as Jesus, the town butcher as Judas, the town prostitute as Mary Magdalene, and so on. As the story unfolds, the Passion becomes a reality.

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Release date

03/05/1957

Votes

21

Popularity

1.9

Genres

Drama

Status

Released

Original title

Celui qui doit mourir

Language

FR

Runtime

128 min

Jean Servais

Jean Servais

Priest Fotis

 Carl Möhner

Carl Möhner

Lukas

 Grégoire Aslan

Grégoire Aslan

Agha

 Gert Fröbe

Gert Fröbe

Patriarcheas

 Melina Mercouri

Melina Mercouri

Katerina

 Pierre Vaneck

Pierre Vaneck

Manolios

 Maurice Ronet

Maurice Ronet

Michelis

 Roger Hanin

Roger Hanin

Panagiotaros

 René Lefèvre

René Lefèvre

Yannakos

 Fernand Ledoux

Fernand Ledoux

Pope Grigoris

 Nicole Berger

Nicole Berger

Mariori

 Teddy Bilis

Teddy Bilis

Hadji Nikolis

 Lucien Raimbourg

Lucien Raimbourg

Kostandis

 Dimos Starenios

Dimos Starenios

Ladas

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micar6

2024-05-25

⭐ 10

This is an astonishing film overlooked for decades. Beautiful black-and-white cinematography, top-notch dialogue, and great acting make HE WHO MUST DIE excellent. It deals with large, philosophical themes not attempted in 21st Century cinema. It examines the true meaning of Christianity - differentiating those in name from those who practice. Set in a Greek village still ruled by Turkey, the universal themes of honor, bravery, and sacrifice keep the story timeless. The film also looks at the plight of refugees, outsiders, and “others.” It doesn't hold back, delivering a crushing blow. Expertly…

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