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Pontius Pilate
Prefect of Judaea
? – 39 CE·Early Church·Historical
Pontius Pilate is documented in the Fictotum archive with 5 recorded media portrayals. Active during the Early Church.
Total 5
Film 4
Book 1
Portrayal Sentiment — Predominantly complex
complex 3villainous 2
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Creator Interpretation Matrix(5 Records)
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| Work | Creator | Interpretation | Actor / Character |
|---|---|---|---|
80 · Book | Matthew the Apostle (trad.) | complex | — |
1959 · Film | William Wyler | complex | — |
1979 · Film | Monty Python | villainous Historically contested | — |
2004 · Film | Mel Gibson | complex Historically contested | — |
2016 · Film | Kevin Reynolds | villainous | — |
Documented Appearances
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Gospel of Matthew
80·Book·Matthew the Apostle (trad.)
The Roman governor who presides over the trial of Jesus; famously washes his hands of the decision.
ComplexQ392302
Monty Python's Life of Brian
1979·Film·Monty Python
A buffoonish bureaucrat with a speech impediment who is mocked by the Jerusalem crowd.
VillainousQ24953
Characterization Conflict
Satirical portrayal contrasts with the serious/complex depictions in the Gospels.
The Passion of the Christ
2004·Film·Mel Gibson
A reluctant governor who is physically and politically distressed by the trial, seeking multiple ways to release Jesus.
ComplexQ51668
Characterization Conflict
Much more sympathetic and troubled than the satirical version in Life of Brian or the pragmatic version in Ben-Hur.
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