The Miracle Maker
Synopsis
Tamar becomes one of an ever-increasing following fascinated by the spiritual strength and leadership of this charismatic man, but her father and other people in authority are troubled by Jesus' ability to inspire the people. Plotting against him, the rich and powerful Ben Azra (Anthony Sher) arranges the murder of Jesus' faithful friend John the Baptist (Richard E. Grant) and stirs up the authorities against him. While Jesus shocks the leaders by healing the crazed woman Mary Magdalene (Miranda Richardson), Jairus knows he could ask Jesus to save his dying daughter, as his wife Rachel (Julie Christie) begs him to do.
Now the unstoppable conflict between belief and authority will come to a head when the great pilgrimage reaches Jerusalem in a confrontation between the power of God and the power of Rome, wielded by Pilate (Ian Holm).
Vividly effective, this epic international co-production combines the rich detail of three-dimensional model animation, graphically striking two-dimensional animation and sophisticated computer effects to achieve extraordinary intensity and realism. It has been written especially to appeal to children and families, who will find themselves irresistibly involved in the power struggles and passion, despair and elation of the man who is 'The Miracle Maker'.
Details
- Year
- 2001
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 90 mins
- Format
- 35mm, Betacam Sp, Digi Beta, Kodak
- Director
-
Derek Hayes, Stanislav Sokolov
- Producer
- Christopher Grace
- Executive Producer
- Christopher Grace
- Editor
- Will Oswald
- Screenwriter
- Murray Watts
- Director of Photography
- Alexander Vikhansky
- Sound
- Peter Jeffreys, Ian ‘Spike’ Banks
- Composer
- Anne Dudley
- Principal cast
- Ralph Fiennes, Richard E. Grant, Ian Holm, Miranda Richardson, William Hurt, Julie Christie, Rebecca Callard
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Cartwn Cymru
Contact: Naomi JonesBen Jenkins Court, 19a High Street
Llandaf, Cardiff CF5 2DY
UK
T 02920 575999
production@cartwn-cymru.demon.co.uk
Sales Company
Icon Entertainment International
Charlotte Building17 Gresse Street
London
W1T 1QL
UK
T +44 (0)20 7927 6900
www.iconmovies.net
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