Judas () is a 2013 Russian drama film directed by Andrey Bogatyrev. It is the directorâÂÂs second feature-length film and was produced by the company ABS, with Tatyana Voronetskaya serving as producer.
The film was screened in the main competition at the 35th Moscow International Film Festival. Actor Aleksey Shevchenkov, who played the title role, won the Silver Saint George Award for Best Actor at the festival.
The film is an adaptation of the novella Judas Iscariot by Russian writer Leonid Andreyev. It presents a dramatic interpretation of the relationship between Jesus Christ and his apostles, focusing on Judas IscariotâÂÂa thief who becomes the most infamous traitor in history.
Filming took place on the island of Malta. The filmâÂÂs visual style emphasizes austerity and psychological tension, reflecting the philosophical themes of AndreyevâÂÂs original work.
The score was composed by Sergey Solovyov and contemporary composer Dmitry Kurlandsky.
Judas was selected for the main competition of the 35th Moscow International Film Festival, where it received critical attention primarily for its lead performance and its unconventional portrayal of biblical events.