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Orson Welles's unmade film on the life of Christ

Nick Kostopo​ulos

almost 2 years ago

Does anyone have any more information on Welles’s proposed film on the life of Jesus, presumably to have been shot after “Citizen Kane”? I only know what seems to be the most reported things: that he would’ve starred, and it would’ve been shot in the Mojave desert.

Personally, I think it would’ve been quite something to see!

Rich Uncle Skeleton

almost 2 years ago

hmmmm,

this topic isn’t really “about” Citizen Kane, now is it?

—emdash

Nick Kostopo​ulos

almost 2 years ago

Next?

James Montene​gro

almost 2 years ago

When I read the title of the topic, I thought you were slyly referencing La Ricotta, by Pasolini. Sorry, no info on Welles’ own film on Christ.

Dennis Brian

almost 2 years ago

actually according to the book This is Orson Welles, he approached Chaplin about playing Christ, that mighta worked.

Kenji

almost 2 years ago

“I try to be a Christian, I don’t pray really, because I don’t want to bore God”

“In my opinion, there are two things that can absolutely not be carried to the screen: the realistic presentation of the sexual act and praying to God”

I can see it now, Welles as Christ and Hearst as one of the pharisees, Judas or Pontius Pilate.