Religious Drama ‘Judas’ Gospel,’ Starring Rupert Everett, Paz Vega, John Savage and Abel Ferrara, Scores Latin American Sale (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNick Vivarelli International Correspondent Religious drama “Judas’ Gospel,” directed by Italy’s Giulio Base and starring Rupert Everett, Paz Vega, John Savage and Abel Ferrara, has scored its first pre-sale with distributor Plus Films KFT taking Latin American rights.
The film, now in post, recently wrapped shooting in Italy’s scenic Southern Calabria region. It is being shopped to buyers by Italy’s Minerva Pictures on the sidelines of the Toronto Film Festival.
Base is a prolific actor-director whose many film and TV directing credits comprise “The Anarchist Banker” that launched from the Venice official selection in 2019.
He is also artistic director of the Turin Film Festival. “Judas’ Gospel” takes an innovative approach in retelling the tale of Judas Iscariot, known for his biblical betrayal of Jesus when he disclosed his whereabouts for 30 pieces of silver.
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