On Sunday the 6th of September, our hybrid documentary film “THE NEW GOSPEL” directed by Milo Rau had its world premiere together with the main cast and film crew at the Palazzo del Casinò at the Giornate Degli Autori in Venice.
The main cast of THE NEW GOSPEL before the premiere in Venice
Renowned theater critic Andrea Porcheddu hold a Q&A with Jesus actor Yvan Sagnet and director Milo Rau
Jesus actor and activist Yvan Sagnet after the premiere
Director Milo Rau answering the questions of Andrea Porcheddu
The producers and director of THE NEW GOSPEL Arne Birkenstock, Sebastian Lemke, Milo Rau and Olivier Zobrist
PRESS REVIEWS
„Striking cinematography and sound design“ (...) „With The New Gospel, the artist tackles Italy’s ongoing migrant crisis through a most unusual form — by creating a contemporary Jesus film.“
“A bold, modern retelling of the Passion of the Christ with a powerful social angle”
“Venice: Milo Rau on Revolutionary Jesus, Empowering People and Fighting Exploitation”
- Variety