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The Passion of Joshua the Jew
The Passion of Joshua the Jew

THE PASSION OF JOSHUA THE JEW

La passione di Giosué l'Ebreo

Directed by Pasquale Scimeca
Italy, Spain, 2005

Synopsis

In 15th century Spain all Jews and Muslims were ordered out of the country by Queen Isabella. Young Joshua and his family flee the country with other exiles, and eventually settle in Italy. He grows into a man and becomes fascinated with Catholicism and is soon declared the next messiah by an elder.

Synopsis

In 15th century Spain all Jews and Muslims were ordered out of the country by Queen Isabella. Young Joshua and his family flee the country with other exiles, and eventually settle in Italy. He grows into a man and becomes fascinated with Catholicism and is soon declared the next messiah by an elder.