The Nativity Story (2006)

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Written by Mike Rich

Directed by Catherine Hardwicke

Running Time: 97 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2006

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

This was the first feature film ever to premiere at the Vatican; an indication of its uncontroversial take on the Christmas story. It is the tale of Mary and Joseph's arduous journey to Bethlehem, and the birth of Jesus. Keisha Castle-Hughes, star of Whale Rider and youngest ever nominee for a Best Actress Oscar, plays the Virgin Mary and stalwart Brit actor Ciarán Hinds is a suitably harsh Herod. Director Catherine Hardwicke, known for her previous work on Lords Of Dogtown and Thirteen, changes pace for a very different take on teenage angst. Faithfully told and beautifully filmed, this is a welcome break from the usual tinselly fare of Christmas films.

Cast

Keisha Castle-HughesMary
Oscar IsaacJoseph
Hiam AbbassAnna
Image for Shaun ToubShaun ToubJoaquim
Image for Ciarán HindsCiarán HindsHerod
Shohreh AghdashlooElizabeth
Stanley TownsendZechariah
Image for Alexander SiddigAlexander SiddigThe Angel Gabriel
Nadim SawalhaMelchior
Eriq EbouaneyBalthasar
Stefan KaliphaGaspar
Alessandro GiuggioliAntipas
Farida OuchaniRuth
Saďd AmadisTero
Maria Giovanna DonzelliMary's Friend

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