No discussion of La Pasión is complete without addressing its most dangerous legacy. For centuries, Passion plays were used to incite hatred against Jews, blaming "the Jews" collectively for the death of Christ (the deicide charge). Even in the 21st century, Gibson’s film ignited fierce debate.
Despite these controversies, the film was a major commercial success, grossing over $614 million worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing independent films of all time. La Pasion de Cristo
Upon release, La Pasión de Cristo sparked intense debate: No discussion of La Pasión is complete without