Barabbas

A solemn, slow-moving biblical drama that carries a heavy sense of guilt and spiritual searching, asking for patience and reflection rather than excitement.

Created by

Pär Lagerkvist

Genres

Drama

Starring

Billy Zane, Marco Foschi, Cristiana Capotondi

Overview

Billy Zane plays Barabbas, the man whose life was spared because of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Based on the novel by Par Lagerkvist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Barabbas is a story rooted in the Bible that will come to life on REELZ as a four-hour miniseries, telling the ultimate story of redemption. Barabbas was filmed in Tunisia and is directed by Emmy Award winner Roger Young.

How it feels

Earnest, dark, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Redemption, faith, guilt, survival

Content

Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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