Last Days in the Desert
dir. Rodrigo García · 2016
Life is a constant struggle between faith and doubt, where the choices we make define our path and impact those around us.
"Last Days in the Desert" invites viewers into a profound exploration of faith and identity, as Ewan McGregor embodies both Jesus and the Devil in a hauntingly beautiful desert landscape. This meditative film challenges audiences to reflect on the nature of temptation and the complexities of moral choices.
Ewan McGregor is Jesus - and the Devil - in an imagined chapter from his forty days of fasting and praying in the desert. On his way out of the wilderness, Jesus struggles with the Devil over the fate of a family in crisis, setting for himself a dramatic test.
Talking points
- the nature of temptation
- the role of faith in personal crises
- the duality of good and evil
- the impact of familial relationships on identity
