Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene (1999)
Starring: Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Massimo Ghini, Giuliana De Sio, Gottfried John, Nathaly Caldonazzo, Roberto Armani
Forced from her comfortable life when she is unable to give her husband Amos a child, Mary of Magdala becomes the lover of the Roman officer Silvano. Mary is sent to spy upon John the Baptist, but John's powerful message of the coming Messiah overwhelms Mary and leaves her unable to betray his goodness. Silvano discovers that Mary has lied to him and gives her away to his soldiers to rape. Mary attempts to drown herself but is saved by Jesus.
John the Baptist is closely followed by Mary until his death. Gazing into John's eyes before he dies, Mary finally understands the power of his messages of love.
Format: DVD
Region: 4
Running time: 94 mins
Rating: M low level violence
Language: English
