Judas: Close to Jesus backdrop

Judas: Close to Jesus 2001 Directed by Raffaele Mertes , Elisabetta Marchetti Gli amici di Gesù - Giuda

Pilate and the Roman legate Veturius look on worriedly as Jesus is celebrated as the new messiah in Jerusalem, fearing an uprising. Veturius decides to have Jesus arrested as soon as a suitable opportunity presents itself. Judas is delighted by the reception Jesus is receiving, and quickly wants to win over the influential merchants to the cause which would make him the king and the liberator of the Jews.

Country Italy
Production Country Italy
Language Italian
Spoken Languages English , German , Italian
Gneres Drama , Fantasy , TV Movie
Production Companies Lux Vide , Epsilon TV Production
Release Date 11 April 2001
91 mins