The Passion of Iztapalapa 1995

Directed by Nicolás Echevarría

The Passion of The Christ is represented every year in Iztapalapa. A traditional event where regular citizens star as the famous characters of the last moments in the life of Jesus, as appears in the Bible. Nicolas Echevarría documents this shocking religious act, showing its history and all the people who appear as Herod, Mary, Barabbas. The film shows the faith and the devotion of the community as they change their lives and the daily life of the streets to involve all the neighbourhood in one of the most trascendental events in Mexico.