Location Hunting in Palestine (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1965, Location Hunting in Palestine is a documentary film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1963, accompanied by a newsreel photographer and a Catholic priest, Piero Paolo Pasolini traveled to Palestine to investigate the possibility of filming his biblical epic The Gospel According to Matthew in its approximate historical locations. Edited by The Gospel‘s producer for potential funders and distributors, Seeking Locations in Palestine features semi-improvised commentary from Pasolini as its only soundtrack. As we travel from village to village, we listen to Pasolini’s idiosyncratic musings on the teachings of Christ and witness his increasing disappointment with the people and landscapes he sees before him. Israel, he laments, is much too modern. The Palestinians, much too wretched; it would be impossible to believe the teachings of Jesus had reached these faces. The Gospel According to Matthew was ultimately filmed in Southern Italy. Mel Gibson would use some of the same locations forty years later for The Passion of the Christ.
Who’s in it. Location Hunting in Palestine stars Pier Paolo Pasolini as Self (uncredited) and Don Andrea Carraro as Self (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Location Hunting in Palestine has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Location Hunting in Palestine page.
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- Where can I watch Location Hunting in Palestine (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Location Hunting in Palestine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Location Hunting in Palestine worth watching?
- Location Hunting in Palestine holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Location Hunting in Palestine?
- Location Hunting in Palestine stars Pier Paolo Pasolini and Don Andrea Carraro.
- When was Location Hunting in Palestine released?
- Location Hunting in Palestine was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.