The Bible: In the Beginning...

The Bible: In the Beginning...

The unforgettable adventure of man from the creation!

Directed by John Huston

Produced by Thalia AG, DDL Cinematografica

1966175 min7.3 / 10

A reverent, episodic adaptation of Genesis that treats biblical narrative as grand historical drama, balancing moments of pastoral beauty with the weight of divine judgment and human consequence.

Covering only the first 22 chapters of the Book of Genesis, vignettes include: Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden until their indulgence in the forbidden fruit sees them driven out; Cain murdering his brother Abel; Noah building an ark to preserve the animals of the world from the coming flood; and Abraham making a covenant with God.

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  • Is The Bible: In the Beginning... one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 96% of films.

  • Does The Bible: In the Beginning... end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is The Bible: In the Beginning... sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Bible: In the Beginning... scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is The Bible: In the Beginning... easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Bible: In the Beginning... violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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