, depicted as an androgynous figure, screaming in a desolate wasteland. This visceral moment represents the defeat of evil ; by completing His sacrifice, Jesus has "conquered"
, who is left looking upward in agonizing defeat as his hold over humanity is broken. The Quiet Power of the Resurrection , depicted as an androgynous figure, screaming in
After the earthquake and the tearing of the temple veil, the film moves to the quiet interior of the tomb. Unlike the graphic violence that preceded it, the Resurrection scene is marked by a profound, almost eerie stillness. Unlike the graphic violence that preceded it, the
In a striking artistic choice, the camera captures a close-up of Jesus’ hand as He stands to exit the tomb. The —the hole from the nail—is clearly visible. This serves as both a reminder of the price paid and proof that the Risen Christ is the same person who was crucified. The Message of the Ending This serves as both a reminder of the
As Jesus draws his final breath on the cross, the film shifts focus to the spiritual realm. We see a haunting shot of
A beam of sunlight pierces the tomb as the stone is rolled away.
The final shot shows Jesus standing, fully restored and "transfigured" with the glory of His divine person. Symbolism of the Scars