portrait of an unknown. a silhouette in the Biblical story. sign of a miracle. nice figure in the Christmas atmosphere. but nothing else. this film is a real jewel for precise definition of Joseph figure. not a fantasy game but reconstruction. nothing heroic, pink or idealized. only story of a man in middle of not easy period. Joseph is a witness. master carpenter, good uncle for his nephews, honest believer, admirable friend. his life - fragile boat in political storms. his mission - to be support for others. and axis of a circle. so, Tobias Moretti performance is admirable for courage to give shining to each nuance of his role. a good work , not great - maybe - but real honest.this fact is important. because Joseph is more than a nice old man or prey of an extraordinary event. he is himself. image of good intentions and wise gestures, protector for his fiancé and level for Savior way. nothing heroic. only model for a decent existence.
Review of Joseph of Nazareth
