IMPRESSIONS OF THE WORLD PREMIERE OF "THE NEW GOSPEL" AT GIORNATE DEGLI AUTORI IN VENICE

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

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

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

Jesus actor and activist Yvan Sagnet after the premiere

 
Director Milo Rau answering the questions of Andrea Porcheddu

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

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.“

- Filmmaker Magazine

“A bold, modern retelling of the Passion of the Christ with a powerful social angle”

- Cineeuropa

“Venice: Milo Rau on Revolutionary Jesus, Empowering People and Fighting Exploitation”

- Variety