
Judith of Bethulia
Directed by D.W. Griffith
Produced by Biograph Company
An epic biblical adaptation centered on a widow's courageous deception to save her besieged people, balancing spiritual conviction with the horrors of war and starvation.
Griffith adapts the story of the Apocryphal Book of Judith to the screen. During the siege of the Jewish city of Bethulia by the Assyrian tyrant Holofernes, a widow named Judith forms a plan to stop the war as her people suffer in starvation, nearly ready to surrender.
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Is Judith of Bethulia violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.
Is Judith of Bethulia scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Judith of Bethulia sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Does Judith of Bethulia end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Judith of Bethulia easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Judith of Bethulia
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Like Judith of Bethulia, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































