{"id":18203,"date":"2023-03-22T23:28:53","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T21:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=18203"},"modified":"2023-03-22T23:28:55","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T21:28:55","slug":"passion-play-comes-to-the-big-screen-this-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2023\/03\/22\/passion-play-comes-to-the-big-screen-this-easter\/","title":{"rendered":"Passion Play Comes To The Big Screen This Easter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>The Thorn film to release in cinemas 6 \u2013 10 April<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Easter, Christian audiences are invited to step into the world of ancient Jerusalem and witness the incredible story of Jesus Christ brought to life on the big screen. For the very first time in Africa, <strong><em>The Thorn,<\/em><\/strong> a visually stunning and emotionally powerful theatrical portrayal of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, will release in selected cinemas from 6 \u2013 10 April 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/00-Gladiator-JtBe.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"252\" data-id=\"18205\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/00-Gladiator-JtBe.jpg?resize=450%2C252&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/00-Gladiator-JtBe.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/17-Res-Risene.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, this is not your average Passion play. <strong><em>The Thorn<\/em><\/strong> goes above and beyond, incorporating a dazzling combination of performing arts, aerial acrobatics, and breathtakingly beautiful performances that have wowed audiences across the US for nearly two decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Thorn (2023) | Theatrical Trailer | 3 Sec\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MQHGlhwb9mQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>The Thorn<\/em><\/strong> features a large-scale cast of both professional and volunteer performers who share in the heart of the message, adding even more depth and authenticity to this timeless story. With their help, the unforgettable tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption is brought to life like never before. The film follows his journey birth to his miraculous teachings, his arrest, and ultimately, his resurrection. The result is a capitating experience that leads one to laugh, cry, and be moved to one\u2019s core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis cinematic production will transport audiences back in time and take you on a breath taking journey through one of the most significant stories in history\u201d said Benjamin Cowley, CEO, Gravel Road Distribution Group. \u201cThe Thorn is not just a play, it&#8217;s an experience that leaves an imprint on one\u2019s heart, that will be touching for any viewer,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information and regular updates about The Thorn, go to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thornmovie.co.za\" target=\"_blank\">www.thornmovie.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cinemas where The Thorn will release:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nu Metro<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ballito Junction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boardwalk Casino<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canal Walk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clearwater Mall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loch Logan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Menlyn Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Woodlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Glen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Pavilion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Strip (Welkom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Westgate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worcester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Masingita Mall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ster-Kinekor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brooklyn Commercial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cresta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rosebank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tygervalley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Somerset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue Route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garden Route ( George)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gatweway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Independent Cinemas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cinie Centre- Pietermaritzburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cine Centre- Suncoast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Century Cinemax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Thorn film to release in cinemas 6 \u2013 10 April This Easter, Christian audiences are invited to step into the world of ancient Jerusalem and witness the incredible story of Jesus Christ brought to life on the big screen. For the very first time in Africa, The Thorn, a visually stunning and emotionally powerful&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2023\/03\/22\/passion-play-comes-to-the-big-screen-this-easter\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Passion Play Comes To The Big Screen This Easter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18203","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18203"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18203\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18203"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}