Movie Description:
Judas Iscariot. Lowly wine seller with a fiercly rebellious streak. Resen-tful of the treatment of his people by Roman oppressors, Judas wants radicalaction. Hearing rumors of aMessiah in the midst, Judas senses the time has come. He seeks out Jesus of Nazareth, thequietly spoken prophet who preaches loveheals the sick and rocks the boat. Welcomed into his band of deciples, Judas is at once in awe of Jesus. Buttensions soon surface. While Jesus drawson spirityal powers andrejects violenceJudas has more physical tactics in mind.This clash of ideals and Judas` simmeri-ng jealousy conspire with events. As theauthorities close in, Judas is driven to commit the ultimate act of betrayal. Jesus` fate is sealed with a kiss.
