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Release Date:
1 December 2006 (USA)
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Tagline:
Her child would change the world. more
Plot:
A drama that focuses on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus. | full synopsis
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Disciple
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Christmas
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Governor
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Temptation
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Childbirth
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Awards:
3 wins
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2 nominations
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(56 articles)
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A must see event for thoughtful families this season
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Keisha Castle-Hughes | ... | Mary | |
| Oscar Isaac | ... | Joseph | |
| Hiam Abbass | ... | Anna | |
| Shaun Toub | ... | Joaquim | |
| Ciarán Hinds | ... | Herod | |
| Shohreh Aghdashloo | ... | Elizabeth | |
| Stanley Townsend | ... | Zechariah | |
| Alexander Siddig | ... | The Angel Gabriel | |
| Nadim Sawalha | ... | Melchior | |
| Eriq Ebouaney | ... | Balthasar | |
| Stefan Kalipha | ... | Gaspar | |
| Alessandro Giuggioli | ... | Antipas | |
| Farida Ouchani | ... | Ruth | |
| Saïd Amadis | ... | Tero | |
| Maria Giovanna Donzelli | ... | Mary's Friend |
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Nativity (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some violent content.
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101 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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USA:PG (certificate #43084) |
UK:PG |
Ireland:PG |
Singapore:PG |
Netherlands:MG6 |
Finland:K-7 |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) |
Norway:7 |
Argentina:Atp |
Hong Kong:I |
Australia:PG |
Sweden:Btl |
Portugal:M/6 |
South Korea:All |
Peru:PT |
Denmark:7 |
Canada:G (Ontario/Quebec) |
South Africa:PG |
Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia) |
France:U
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By the time New Line had agreed to finance the film, several other studios had similar nativity scripts under review, so the film was rushed to production for a Christmas 2006 release date, thereby eliminating competition.
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Goofs:
Factual errors: When Baby Jesus is born, he doesn't have an umbilical cord.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in 2007 Camie Awards (2007) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
In Rosa Vernat Lilium
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Although the Nativity seems like it happened a long time ago, 2000 years is only one sixth of recorded history, and one fiftieth of the time that homo sapiens has existed. The physical features of Palestine, Isreal, and Egypt are for all intents and purpose identical to what they are now. The people, while shorter and thinner, are indistinguishable from ourselves. Although there is certainly differences of opinion as to all religious elements of Christianity as it relates to Christ, Mary, and Joseph, it is somewhat well established that Jesus, Mary, and Joseph did exist, as did King Herod, the astrological phenomenon of the Star, the census, etc. In that light, "The Nativity Story" is a reverend and authentic attempt to successfully convey the words, actions, and general physical and political environment of that time. It is also an attempt to convey the physical hardships of the time, the economy of thought and word, the limited aspirations of people 2000 years ago, and the simple faith that has a good deal to do with the success of Western culture to this day. The acting is totally appropriate, while many have commented that Keisha Castle Hughes is emotionless, and Joseph simple of thought and action, it reflects the attitude of a world where 50% of children died, and an above average life was to be married at 14 and dead at 40. The supporting actors are totally believable, even the wise men who offer limited comic relief are appropriately reverend and humble. The scenery and cinematography are magnificent. All in all a must see for everyone old enough to understand the story- probably 8 and up.
With the materialistic, sarcastic garbage out there about Christmas light wars, drunken Santas, etc this is an ideal way for a whole family to spend a night at Christmas and reflect afterwords as to what they saw.