The Passion was released in 2004, but its impact continued into 2006, with ongoing debates about its portrayal of Jews and its potential for sparking anti-Semitism. The film has been criticized by many in the Jewish community for its depiction of Jews as violent and bloodthirsty, and for its perceived perpetuation of negative stereotypes.
The Passion begins in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus and his disciples are praying before his betrayal by Judas. The film then follows Jesus as he is taken into custody by the Roman authorities, interrogated by Pontius Pilate, and sentenced to death by crucifixion. The Passion 2006 Movie
The film’s use of a scene in which Jewish leaders and crowd are shown calling for Jesus’ crucifixion, shouting “His blood be upon us and upon our children,” has been particularly contentious. Many have argued that this scene is anti-Semitic and that it perpetuates a negative and inaccurate portrayal of Jews. The Passion was released in 2004, but its