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Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore Christianity on screen, from faith films to nunsploitation.

Mark Kermode and Ellen E Jones explore Christianity on screen, from faith films to nunsploitation.

Mark speaks to priest Father Peter Malone and controversial director Paul Verhoeven about two very different cinematic depictions of the crucifixion - Pasolini's Gospel According to Matthew and Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ.

And Ellen takes a look at nuns in the movies, from The Bells of St Mary's to The Devils, with the help of film critics Sister Rose Pacatte and Pamela Hutchinson.

Screenshot is Radio 4’s guide through the ever-expanding universe of the moving image. Every episode, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode journey through the main streets and back roads connecting film, television and streaming over the last hundred years.

Producer: Jane Long
A Prospect Street production for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4

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42 minutes

Last on

Sat 30 Mar 2024 22:15

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  • Fri 15 Apr 2022 19:15
  • Sat 30 Mar 2024 22:15

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