The Truth About the Imaginary Passion of an Unknown

The Truth About the Imaginary Passion of an Unknown

1974 · 85 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama

A very personal interpretation, to say the least, of the passion of the Christ According to St. John.

Directed by Marcel Hanoun · Written by Marcel Hanoun

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