Remake or original

Never saw the movie you referred to, but this movie...I remember it being amazing. I came to the board to see if anyone knew of its availability. Sorry I can't really answer your question.

I first saw it when it came out and rented it 3-4 times over the years.

I agree, it must have at least been inspired by He Who Must Die or Christ Recrucified. Seems like plagiarism not to credit Kazantzakis.

I wasn't aware of the earlier film, I shall have to track it down.

Jesus of Montreal is a wonderful movie.