The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ, a biblical drama directed by Mel Gibson, chronicles the harrowing final hours of Jesus Christ's life. Jesus (Jim Caviezel), is betrayed by Judas Iscariot (Luca Lionello) and arrested by Roman soldiers. He is subjected to a brutal trial and crucifixion, while his mother Mary (Maia Morgenstern) bears witness to her son's suffering. The film, while controversial for its graphic depiction of violence, was praised for its historical accuracy and received three Academy Award nominations. It remains one of the highest-grossing R-rated films in the United States.