The Passion of the Christ (2004)

Mattia Sbragia: Caiphas

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• Caiphas : They say you're a king. Where is this kingdom of yours? What line of kings do you descend from? Speak up! You're just the son of some obscure carpenter, no? Some say you're Elijah, but he was carried off to Heaven in a chariot! Why don't you say something? You've been brought here as a blasphemer! What do you say to that? Defend yourself.

  Jesus : I have spoken openly to everyone. I've taught in the Temple where we all gathered. Ask those who have heard what I have to say.

  Temple Guard : Is that how you address the High Priest? With arrogance?

  [the Temple guard strikes Jesus with authority] 

  Jesus : If I have spoken evil, tell me what evil I have said. But if not, why do you hit me?

• Judas : I have sinned, betrayed innocent blood. Take the money back! I don't want it!

  Caiphas : If you believe you have betrayed innocent blood, that is your affair. Now, take the money... and go.

• [being questioned after his arrest] 

  Caiphas : Tell us, are you the Messiah? The Son of the living God?

  Jesus : I am...

• Annas : Yes, we'll listen to those that have heard your blashpemies. Good! Let's hear them!

  Accuser : He cures the sick by magic! With the help of devils! I've seen it. He casts out devils, with the help of devils.

  Accuser : He calls himself the King of the Jews!

  Accuser : No, he calls himself the Son of God! He said he would destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days!

  Accuser : Worse! He claims he's the Bread of Life! And if we don't eat his flesh or drink his blood we won't inherit eternal life.

  Caiphas : Silence! You're all under this man's spell. Either offer proof of his wrongdoing or be quiet!

  Nicodemus : This entire proceeding is an outrage. All I've heard from these "witnesses" is mindless contradiction!