Barabbas (2012)

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Barabbas or Jesus Barabbas (literally "son of the father" or "Jesus, son of the father" respectively) is a figure in the account of the Passion of Christ, in which he is the insurrectionary whom Pontius Pilate freed at the Passover feast in Jerusalem, instead of Jesus Christ.

Introduction
"Barabbas" is a spiritual historical drama movie released in 2012. The film concentrates on the life of Barabbas, the criminal discussed in the New Testament of the Bible who was released rather of Jesus Christ by the individuals. The film, influenced by the novel "Barabbas" by Pär Lagerkvist, is an Italian-American production directed by Roger Young.

Plot
The story begins with Barabbas (played by Billy Zane), an infamous robber and murderer, cooped by the Roman authorities. The Bible remembers that Pontius Pilate proposed to launch a prisoner on the vacation of Passover and provided the people with the option to totally free either Barabbas or Jesus Christ, a peaceful preacher accused of claiming himself as king. Ultimately, the public, encouraged by the high priests, picked Barabbas, leading to the crucifixion of Jesus.

Life after Release
Freed from captivity, Barabbas goes on with his life, haunted by the fate of Jesus and the events that resulted in his release. His life takes a turn, however, when he witnesses an eclipse while operating in the mines, which he translates as an indication related to the death of Jesus. This occasion upsends his life and plunges him into a profound spiritual journey.

Spiritual Transformation
The core part of the narrative concentrates on Barabbas' improvement from a hardened criminal to a man considering spiritual and existential questions. Shaken by the power he perceives in Jesus' death and the eclipse coinciding with it, Barabbas starts to question his beliefs and the nature of faith. He fixes to live an exemplary life, distancing himself from his previous crimes and immorality.

Conclusion and Death
Regardless of his newfound faith and desire to live a responsible, godly life, Barabbas stays a target for the Roman authorities. Eventually, they apprehend him once again for his past misdemeanors - this time charging him with being a Christian, a severe criminal activity under Roman guideline. The Romans crucify Barabbas, mirroring Jesus' fate, marking the completion of his spiritual journey.

General Evaluation
The 2012 film "Barabbas" paints an extensive portrait of a character discussed briefly in the Biblical narrative. Reimagining Barabbas's life after his release, it checks out intricate themes of guilt, redemption, faith, and sacrifice. Billy Zane's compelling efficiency as Barabbas anchors the narrative, his improvement from solidified criminal to spiritual seeker is convincingly depicted. The cinematic appeal of the movie is further boosted by a climatic historical setting and a robust supporting cast. The movie provides an intriguing expedition of a character whose name has a considerable location in the tale of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, and prompts audiences to contemplate themes of forgiveness and redemption.

Top Cast

  • Billy Zane (small)
    Billy Zane
    Barabbas
  • Cristiana Capotondi (small)
    Cristiana Capotondi
    Ester
  • Anna Valle (small)
    Anna Valle
    Claudia
  • Filippo Nigro (small)
    Filippo Nigro
    Pontius Pilate
  • Tommaso Ramenghi (small)
    Tommaso Ramenghi
    Dan
  • Hristo Shopov (small)
    Hristo Shopov
    Kedar
  • Marco Foschi (small)
    Marco Foschi
    Jesus
  • Paolo Seganti (small)
    Paolo Seganti
    Valerio Flacco
  • Giampiero Judica (small)
    Giampiero Judica
    Iezer
  • Valentina Carnelutti (small)
    Valentina Carnelutti
    Maria
  • Matteo Branciamore (small)
    Matteo Branciamore
    Giuda