The Passion Of The Christ -

The Passion of the Christ is a 2004 biblical drama directed by Mel Gibson that depicts the final 12 hours of the life of Jesus of Nazareth. The film is noted for its intense realism, featuring dialogue spoken entirely in reconstructed Aramaic, Hebrew, and Latin. It became a major cultural phenomenon, earning over $600 million worldwide and remains the highest-grossing R-rated film in North American history. Movie Background and Production