Jesus of Nazareth
   

​Franco Zeffirelli’s landmark film has been meticulously reconstructed, seamlessly integrating rare alternate outtakes and restored original footage. This version enriches the narrative with a wealth of newly included sequences, beginning with the shepherds tending their flocks, the Wise Men crossing Herod's border, and soldiers marching from the castle to Bethlehem. It follows the family's flight to Egypt, Joseph teaching Jesus carpentry, and Jesus watching John from afar before his baptism, before charting the Temptations in the desert, the wedding at Cana, and the meeting with the Samaritan woman. The presentation of Christ’s ministry is vastly expanded, restoring a montage of teachings alongside the healings of a bleeding woman, a blind man at Jericho, a lame man at Bethesda, a bent woman, a man with a withered hand, the ten lepers, a mute and deaf boy, and the raising of the widow's son. Also restored are the "Let the children come unto me" sequence, the calming of the storm, expelling the demon Legion, walking on water, preaching from a boat, the Transfiguration, and the "Bread of Life" sermon after feeding the multitude. As the journey nears its end, we see Jesus meeting Zacchaeus, the lesson of the widow's offering, an extended temple riot, and Jesus walking towards the gates of Jerusalem at sundown while the disciples head to the Upper Room. The tense atmosphere of the Passion is built through scenes of Roman patrols, Jesus washing the disciples' feet, their entry into Gethsemane, and Peter cutting off a man's ear which Jesus promptly heals. It concludes with guards dragging Jesus to the Sanhedrin, his detention at Fortress Antonia, and Pilate washing his hands.

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Furthermore, several scenes have been masterfully extended to improve pacing, including the Massacre of the Innocents, Jesus travelling to Simon the Pharisee’s house, and visiting his mother, Mary. Key discourses and Passion moments have also been lengthened, specifically the "Render unto Caesar" dialogue, the Agony in Gethsemane, Peter's denial, the flogging at the pillar, the Way of the Cross, and the Resurrection appearance to the women. Crucially, this cut restores two vital scenes missing from retail versions: Zerah persuading Judas to betray Jesus, and the opening of the Last Supper where Jesus tells Judas to carry out his deed whilst predicting Peter’s denial. Finally, the historically elusive Resurrection appearance to Thomas in the Upper Room is seamlessly included.

JUNE 2026

All the extended footage being that they were alternate shots and not in 35mm film suffered from low quality, all the frames were extracted recreated identically.

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​MAY 2026

Experience the Journey now Reimagined as 11-Episodes for Modern Binge Viewing.  8 Hours plus. 11 Episodes. One Epic Journey. Jesus of Nazareth: The Extended Version (TEV).

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MAY 2026

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SPECIFICATIONS

             Blu-ray files, fixed colour hue and                         brightness problems in the Blu-ray                       to get a colour correct transfer.

             4 Dvds/Blu-ray High Definition  

             8 Hours 31 minutes                                                 Plus 3 Extra Features Discs

             High quality Dvd/Blu-ray cover art

             Extra 3 bonus Dics includes

             The Real Jesus of Nazareth BBC 2018                   Original Making of Special from 1977

             Interviews with Cast and Director

             Telly Spots and Trailers

             Jesus of Nazareth Soundtrack

             Offering it digitally to download,                           stream, or on DVD/Blu-ray Discs

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             4-Part format: (Streaming, DVD/Blu-ray)

            11-Part format:(Streaming & USB Only)

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