Movies and TvShows featuring "john-the-baptist-character" theme.

The Chosen is a drama TV show based on biblical stories, particularly focusing on the life of Jesus Christ and his disciples. It explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of faith. Set in 1st-century Palestine during the Roman Empire, the show delves into the historical and cultural context of the time. Through its compelling narrative, The Chosen offers a fresh perspective on well-known biblical events and characters.

Jesus is a biographical drama that depicts the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. From his birth in Bethlehem to his crucifixion and resurrection, the film portrays key events and moments in the life of the central figure of Christianity. It explores his teachings, miracles, and conflicts with religious leaders, as well as the betrayal by Judas Iscariot. The movie provides a powerful portrayal of faith, love, and sacrifice.

King of Kings is a 1961 biblical epic film that follows the life of Jesus Christ, his teachings, miracles, and ultimately his crucifixion. Set in ancient Rome, the movie portrays various characters and events from the Bible, including King Herod, John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene, and Pontius Pilate.

The Greatest Story Ever Told is a film that follows the life of Jesus Christ, from his birth to his crucifixion and resurrection. It portrays his teachings, miracles, and the impact he had on the people around him.

The Gospel According to Matthew portrays the life of Jesus Christ, from his birth in Bethlehem, his teachings and miracles in Judea and Galilee, to his crucifixion and resurrection. It explores the themes of faith, suffering, and liberation theology.

Salomé is a drama movie based on the biblical story of Salomé, who demands the head of John the Baptist as a reward for dancing for King Herod. The movie explores themes of desire, power, and manipulation.

The Gospel of John (2003) tells the story of Jesus Christ, his teachings, miracles, and ultimate crucifixion, as documented in the Gospel of John. The movie explores the key events in Jesus' life, including his interactions with notable figures such as John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene, and Pontius Pilate. It portrays the message of love, faith, and redemption found in the Gospel.

Set in ancient Rome, Salome, a beautiful princess, becomes entangled in a dangerous game of power, love, and religion. With political intrigue and forbidden passions at play, Salome must navigate a treacherous world to protect her family and secure her own future.

Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.

It is a time when Rome rules the world with the power of life and death in their hands. The province of Roman Palestine is a bubbling cauldron of rebellion and control. And on this greater canvas Luke, narrates a story of wonder, amazement and impact... The world is anticipating this moment in history but no one can imagine God touching His creation in the form of a little baby named Jesus. Much is recorded in the Gospels about Jesus' miraculous birth, to a young virgin named Mary, in Bethlehem, but little is known about his quiet growing up in Nazareth. Joseph, his adopted father, seems to have died well before Jesus turns 30 and begins his ministry.

Jesus (1999) is a TV mini-series that depicts the life of Jesus Christ, his teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection. It explores his relationships with John the Baptist, the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, Joseph, Barabbas, Salome, and other characters. The series also delves into the political and religious conflicts of ancient Rome and the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. This compelling drama portrays the key moments and teachings of Jesus' life, highlighting his impact on both his followers and his enemies.

Alessandro D'Alatri directed this Italian drama about Jesus Christ, covering his childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood, an 18-year span not chronicled in the Bible. The film uses names of the period instead of names given in the Bible. The adult Jeoshua (Kim Rossi Stuart) reflects on past events -- his journey into the desert, baptism, acceptance into the Essenes' community, Jewish life in Galilee, his yeshiva studies, education from his father Josef (Omar Chenbod), and his spiritual growth. After seeing slavery, crucifixions, the stoning of an adulteress, and brutal Roman soldiers, Jeoshua turns to God for answers, leaves the village, and is betrayed by his friend Aziz (Said Taghmaoui), who leaves him to die in the desert. Issues such as carnality bring Jeoshua in conflict with the Essenes, yet he speaks out on behalf of the Essene David (popular Italian singer Lorenzo Cherubini).

In Budapest, Hungary, a man's love for a woman leads him to commit a series of crimes, resulting in tragic consequences.

From the Manger to the Cross (1912) is a biography drama that depicts the life of Jesus Christ, including his birth in Bethlehem, his teachings, the last supper, his crucifixion, and resurrection. It also portrays significant characters such as the Virgin Mary, John the Baptist, Pontius Pilate, King Herod, Judas Iscariot, Salome, and Mary Magdalene. The film explores religious themes and events in Palestine, including the Passion Play.

A film about the last days of Jesus Christ.

Salomé is a live performance of the famous opera based on the play of the same name. It tells the story of Salome, the stepdaughter of King Herod, who becomes infatuated with John the Baptist and performs a dance for her stepfather in order to have him executed. The opera is known for its powerful music and intense drama.

The story of Jesus in virtual reality

Palestine, under the rule of Rome. Salome, daughter of Herodias and both niece and stepdaughter of King Herod, becomes infatuated with the prophet John the Baptist, who publicly denounces the depravity of the royal family and proclaims the arrival of a new messiah. (Film presumed lost.)