According to Christian tradition, Jesus was crowned with thorns on the day of his crucifixion. The thorns were meant to mock him for claiming to be the "king of the Jews."
Today WhānauMārama: New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) announces its return to selected cinemas this winter under the guidance of newly appointed Artistic Director for 2024, respected international film festival programmer, film .
Released in 2004, The Passion of the Christ is a film which explores deep connections between violence, theology and art: potent forces which underlie much of human experience