Love, loss, and battle at the time when Jesus of Nazareth walked the earth! The Great Commandment is a powerful epic Christian film from the late nineteen thirties. What distinguishes this film from other Christian epics is that it deals much more closely with the simple lives, hopes, and dreams of common zealots who were persecuted by the Romans for following Christ. Strong performances help to underscore the message of forgiveness and love without being heavy handed. Unpredictable and clever, especially for thirties’ filmmaking, The Great Commandment is a penetrating story of romance and resistance against the Roman establishment and the power of the Christ.
