A special 2-disc edition of the epic film by Mel Gibson

One of the cinema's most intensely powerful movie-going experiences, The Passion Of The Christ has become a critically acclaimed, global box-office phenomenon. Now, this history-making film has inspired millions to learn more about its origins. This long-awaited 2-disc, Definitive Edition DVD set provides the viewer with hours of behind-the-scenes material, including in-depth featurettes about the production - from concept to completion - deleted scenes, insights into the historical basis of its story, director's commentary, theological commentary and much more.

From Academy Award-winning director Mel Gibson comes a profound story of courage and sacrifice, depicting the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus Christ.

Featuring stunning cinematography and an inspired performance by Jim Caviezel, The Passion Of The Christ is a triumphant and uncompromising filmmaking achievement.

Disc 1:

• Main Feature: Theatrical & Re-Cut versions (Seamlessly branched)
• Enhances Viewing Mode Featuring Biblical Footnotes
• Filmmaker Commentary with Director Mel Gibson, Cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, and Editor John Wright (original cut only)
• Production Commentary with Stephen McEveety, Ted Rae and Keith Vanderlaan (original cut only)
• Theologian Commentary with Director Mel Gibson, Father William J. Fulco, Gerry Matatics, and Father John Bartunek (original cut only)
• Music Commentary with John Debney (Selected scenes)

Disc 2: Extra Features:

• ”By His Wounds We Are Healed: Making The Passion of the Christ”:
  • Intro & Script Evolution
  • Language Barriers
  • Finding Jerusalem
  • Artistic Inspiration
  • The Right Role
  • Evil Personified
  • Tailoring a perfect fit
  • The Director
  • Grace in Photography
  • Make up and Visual Effects
  • The Earthquake
  • The Crucifixion
  • Jim Surrendering
  • Breaking the Tension
  • Wrapping Production
  • The Cutting Room
  • The Score
  • Designing the Sound Effects
  • Guerilla Marketing
  • Spiritual Journey
  • "Below the Line" Panel
• ”The Legacy”:
  
  • Paths of the Journey
  • On Language
  • Anno Domini
  • Crucifixion: Punishment in the Ancient World
  • Through the Ages
• Deleted Scenes:
  • Pilate
  • Don't Cry
• Theatrical Trailer
• Galleries:
• Production Art
• Historical Texts
• Art Images

Format:	DVD (2 Discs)
Closed Captions:	Yes
Languages:	Audio: Aramaic Subtitles: English, Spanish
Length/Run Time:	127 minutes
Produced By:	Mel Gibson, Bruce Davey, Stephen McEveety
Directed By:	Mel Gibson
UPC/ISBN Number:	024543222835
Public Performance Rights:	20th Century Fox