The Nativity Story (DVD) (US Version) DVD Region 1

Following her depiction of youthful rebellion in the independent features THIRTEEN and LORDS OF DOGTOWN, Catherine Hardwicke takes an anomalous detour with THE NATIVITY STORY. A simple depiction of the Biblical tale told from Mary's perspective, the film lends realism and humanity to a story that is mythical in its proportions, with 16-year-old Keisha Castle-Hughes (WHALE RIDER) delivering a performance indicative of her star potential. The scene is set in ancient Nazareth, where the people live in poverty, oppressed by the heavy taxes and iron hand of King Herod. Herod himself lives in fear of a prophecy that foretells the coming of a great king, and is constantly tightening his grip on an already terrorized land. Mary is a young, virtuous, fun-loving girl whose family arranges her marriage to Joseph, a man she hardly knows but who promises to provide for her. Mary is unwilling, but her rebellion is soon eclipsed by a greater fear when the angel Gabriel appears to her and informs her of her destiny as the mother of Jesus. Having taken a vow to remain pure for a year, Mary is afraid of what the townspeople will do to her when they hear of her pregnancy. She goes to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who also carries a child given to her by God, and who offers her support and comfort. When Mary returns to Nazareth heavily pregnant, Joseph is consumed with jealousy and anger, and only when he receives word from God in a dream does he agree to claim the child for his own. Eventually, Herod decides to take a census in order to find the Messiah foretold in the prophecy, and Joseph and Mary set off on the difficult journey to Bethlehem. The way the couple's relationship progresses lends heart to the tale, and comic relief is provided by the three wise men (Nadim Sawalha, Eriq Ebouaney, and Stefan Kalipha), making this an effective, inspiring, and joyful rendition of the well-known tale.

"THE NATIVITY STORY sticks to the familiar details of the narrative and dramatizes them with sincerity and good taste." - A. O., Scott (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 12/01/2006

"[S]tolid, well-crafted....Hardwicke does her best work here...with a handful of tender, low-key scenes..." - Kate, Stables (Sight and Sound Critic), Sight and Sound, 02/01/2007

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Product Title:	The Nativity Story (DVD) (US Version) 聖誕頌 (DVD) (美國版) 圣诞颂 (DVD) (美国版) The Nativity Story (US Version) The Nativity Story (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	Julia Roberts (Actor) | Jeff Bridges (Actor) | Russell Crowe (Actor) | Joan Bergin (Actor) | Mary McLagen (Actor) | Stanley Townsend (Actor) | Tim Van Rellim (Actor) | Younesse Boudache (Actor) | Eriq Castle-Hughes (Actor) | Farida Ouchani (Actor) | Alessando Giugglioli (Actor) | Toniya Star (Actor) | Eriq Ebouaney (Actor) | Stefan Kalipha (Actor) | Mychael Danna 茱莉亞羅拔絲 (Actor) | 謝夫布烈治 (Actor) | 羅素高爾 (Actor) | Joan Bergin (Actor) | Mary McLagen (Actor) | Stanley Townsend (Actor) | Tim Van Rellim (Actor) | Younesse Boudache (Actor) | Eriq Castle-Hughes (Actor) | Farida Ouchani (Actor) | Alessando Giugglioli (Actor) | Toniya Star (Actor) | Eriq Ebouaney (Actor) | Stefan Kalipha (Actor) | Mychael Danna 茱莉亚罗拔丝 (Actor) | 谢夫布烈治 (Actor) | 罗素高尔 (Actor) | Joan Bergin (Actor) | Mary McLagen (Actor) | Stanley Townsend (Actor) | Tim Van Rellim (Actor) | Younesse Boudache (Actor) | Eriq Castle-Hughes (Actor) | Farida Ouchani (Actor) | Alessando Giugglioli (Actor) | Toniya Star (Actor) | Eriq Ebouaney (Actor) | Stefan Kalipha (Actor) | Mychael Danna ジュリア・ロバーツ (Actor) | ジェフ・ブリッジス (Actor) | ラッセル・クロウ (Actor) | Joan Bergin (Actor) | Mary McLagen (Actor) | Stanley Townsend (Actor) | Tim Van Rellim (Actor) | Younesse Boudache (Actor) | Eriq Castle-Hughes (Actor) | Farida Ouchani (Actor) | Alessando Giugglioli (Actor) | Toniya Star (Actor) | Eriq Ebouaney (Actor) | Stefan Kalipha (Actor) | Mychael Danna 줄리아 로버츠 (Actor) | Jeff Bridges (Actor) | Russell Crowe (Actor) | Joan Bergin (Actor) | Mary McLagen (Actor) | Stanley Townsend (Actor) | Tim Van Rellim (Actor) | Younesse Boudache (Actor) | Eriq Castle-Hughes (Actor) | Farida Ouchani (Actor) | Alessando Giugglioli (Actor) | Toniya Star (Actor) | Eriq Ebouaney (Actor) | Stefan Kalipha (Actor) | Mychael Danna
Director:	Catherine Hardwicke 嘉芙蓮赫域姬 嘉芙莲赫域姬 キャサリン・ハードウィック Catherine Hardwicke
Producer:	Wyck Godfrey | Sidney Kimmel Wyck Godfrey | Sidney Kimmel Wyck Godfrey | Sidney Kimmel Wyck Godfrey | Sidney Kimmel Wyck Godfrey | Sidney Kimmel
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Release Date:	2007-03-20
UPC Code:	794043106682
Language:	English
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	PG (MPAA)
Publisher:	Warner Home Video (US)
Package Weight:	100 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004629006

Director: Catherine Hardwicke

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
Subtitles - English, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Trailers: Theatrical Trailer